Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump forming terrestrial orchid |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves leathery, base color mid green mottled with light green; mature shoots bear only a single stalk of flower |
| Flowers | Large, single flowers carried on long, hairy flower stalks 15-20 (-25) cm long; dorsal sepal white with light green markings; lateral sepals with a fringe of long hairs along the edges, light green markings towards the base, fading to bright lime green towards the tips; lip pouch like, bright yellowish green. |
| Taxonomy | Hybrid between Paphiopedilum Emerald and Paphiopedilum Alma Gevaert |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Requires a well drained media that is kept moist. Also prefers cooler growing temperatures (25'c and below); good for air conditioned rooms or offices. |
| Fertilizing | Feed with dilute liquid fertilizers regularly |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Leathery, Hairy / Hirsute |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32481 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6893 |
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