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 |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphytic, monopodial orchid. It has an upright growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are thick and elliptic to oblong-elliptic in shape. The leaves are silver-grey and mottled dark green. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a arching to pendant inflorescence which can grow up to 1m in length. The flowers are 7 to 8cm wide and have pale pink sepals and petals with a white margin. The flower lip is three-lobed, the lateral lobes are upright and flare outwards, the mid-lobe is obovate with two hair-like appendages growing from the tip. |
| Habitat | It can be found growing in rainforests at altitudes of 0 to 450m. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under full shade with regular watering and high humidity. It can be grown mounted on fern bark or hung in clay or plastic pots to accommodate its inflorescence. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Focal Plant, Skyrise / Balcony, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31796 |
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| Species ID | 6196 |
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