Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A small epiphytic orchid, it has a pendant growth form and can grow up to 25cm in length. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are pendant and are dark green and mottled with silver-white spots. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on an erect to arching inflorescence, the flowers bloom simultaneously and are about 28mm in width. The flowers have white sepals and petals with pink stripes and spots. The flower lip is white with a pink tip with pink stripes running along the length. |
| Habitat | It is found growing in shady location on trees in the forests of North Luzon, Philippines. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under 70% shade and in cool temperatures. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey, Patterned |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flowering Period | A Few Times Yearly |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31716 |
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| Species ID | 6115 |
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