Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Hybrid orchid formed by crossing Aranda Christine with Ascocenda Cholburi. |
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| Foliage | Long, leathery leaves are densely arranged in two opposite files along the stem, reaching from the base to the top of the plant. Leaf edges are turned slightly upwards in a boat-like shape. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence is about 45-50 cm tall and composed of 12-17 flowers. Each flower is about 9.5 cm high and 8.5 cm wide. |
| Cultivation | Cultivation requirements are similar to that of aranda orchids. |
| Etymology | The genus Mokara was named after C.Y. Mok, a Singaporean who was the first to register a Mokara hybrid. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cut - Dried Flower: Aside from dendrobiums, mokaras are one of the most popular cut flowers. In the 1990s, it was an important component of Singapore's orchid exports. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Focal Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Fertilizing | Avoid the use of high nitrogen fertilizers which stimulate the production of foliage over flowers. Choose a fertilizer rich in phosphorous and potassium. |
| Planting Distance | 0 to 1 |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Clasping |
References
| References | Hugh Tan, Hew Choy Sin. 1993. A Guide to the Orchids of Singapore. Singapore: Singapore Science Centre. 160pp. Teoh Eng Soon. 1995. Orchids of Asia. Singapore: Times Book International. |
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Others
| Master ID | 31158 |
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| Species ID | 5552 |
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