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Papilionanda Chao Praya Violet

Family Name: Orchidaceae
Synonyms: Vanda 'Chao Praya Violet'

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant

Biogeography

Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Taxonomy Cross between Papilionanda 'Mamo' and Vanda tessellata

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses Small Gardens, Container Planting
Plant & Rootzone Preference or Tolerance Remarks Use well drained media for potting such as charcoal and bark. 

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Rootzone Tolerance Easy to Grow
Fertilizing Feed regularly with fertilizers blended for orchids 
Propagation Method Stem Cutting

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Purple
Flower Texture(s) Leathery

Image Repository

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Master ID 32446
Species ID 6858
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 16 June 2021.
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