Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A monotypic orchid. |
|---|---|
| Stems | The single stem has indefinite growth. |
| Flowers | The flowers emit a sweet syrupy scent that is usually strongest when the flowers first bloom and have strong dark brown tessellations on the petals and sepals except for the lip which is mauve in colour. |
| Taxonomy | This Singapore hybrid is named after Mimi Lim Palmer, the granddaughter of Dr. Lim Boon Keng. The hybrid is a cross between Vanda Afterglow and Vanda tessellata. It was registered by Gem Nursery in 1963, previously known as Papilionanda Mimi Palmer. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: A popular garden plant, the flowers of this hybrid represent the breakthrough in Vanda breeding where the petals and sepals are covered in strong tessellations. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
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Others
| Master ID | 31448 |
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| Species ID | 5845 |
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