Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Monpodial orchid to 20cm tall |
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Foliage | Leaves green, strap like, 12-18cm long |
Flowers | Inflorescence/ flower spike 15-20cm tall; base color of sepals and petals white, flushed with bluish purple, lip bluish- purple. Flowers fragrant |
Etymology | The specific epithet 'coelestis' refers to the bluish-purple color of the flowers |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
Planting Remarks | Grow under 1 layer of shade netting (about 70-80% sunlight) under tropical lowland conditions. Use well drained/ porous media for potting. |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Seed, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Purple, White |
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Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 32517 |
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Species ID | 6929 |
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