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Dendrobium Chao Praya Smile

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Epiphyte
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form A sympodial epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form. 
Flowers The flowers are held on axillary racemes. The flower sepals and petals are white, the flower lip is lip, the inner part of the lip is deep purple. 
Taxonomy It is a hybrid between Dendrobium "Pinky" and Dendrobium "Kiyomi Beauty". 

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate Fast to Moderate

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Master ID 32029
Species ID 6432
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Species record last updated on: 04 August 2022.
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