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 | North and South America. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The pseudobulbs are conical-ovoid in shape. The flowers are borne on axillary 3 to 5 flowered raceme measuring between 20 to 45 cm long. The flowers consist of maroon sepals and petals. The sepals are oblanceolate while the petals are subspathulate. The flower lip is large, showy and deep pink in colour. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under bright, indirect sunlight, in well-draining growing medium. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 32211 |
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| Species ID | 6617 |
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