Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sympodial orchid with canes 15-25cm tall |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Inflorescence/ flower spikes compact, on leafy shoots or leafless canes. Flowers bright purplish pink, lip dark orange. |
| Taxonomy | Hybrid between Dendrobium bracteosum and Dendrobium laevifolium |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Division, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Pink |
|---|
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32465 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6877 |
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