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x Aranda Bertha Braga
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
x Aranda Bertha Braga is a hybrid created by A J Braga in 1957. This large monopodial orchid has beautiful yellow flowers flecked with brown spots and a darker pink lip. It is easy to grow, tolerant of full sun and flowers readily in tropical conditions.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An intergeneric hybrid orchid, it was made from a cross between Vanda tricolor and Arachnis Maggie Oei. It exhibits monopodial growth and mature specimens can grow more than 1.5 m in height. |
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| Flowers | The flower tepals are yellow with brown spots while the lip is pink in colour. |
| Cultivation | Specimens will need a structure for support as they grow taller. |
| Etymology | The hybrid was named after the daughter of breeder A J Braga, the Minister of Health in the colonial government of Singapore. This hybrid was registered in 1957. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (Prefers bright filtered light but tolerates full sun.) |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Patterned, Yellow / Golden, Brown |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 31344 |
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| Species ID | 5741 |
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