Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico, Central America, West Indies, Trinidad, Colombia, Venezuela, Guiana and Brazil. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a rosette and clumping growth form and can grow up to 7 to 22cm tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are dark green with orbicular leaf sheaths. The leaf sheaths have red margins. The leaves are spirally arranged, to form a pseudobulb. |
| Flowers | The sessile flowers are borne on an erect simple to compound spike with red bracts, purple petals and exserted stamens, the scape bracts are bright red. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31961 |
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| Species ID | 6363 |
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