Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | This is an intergeneric cross between Macradenia multiflora and Rodriguezia lanceolata, and was a cross produced by Woon Leng Nursery of Singapore. |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Epiphytic herb forming dense clumps under favourable growing conditions |
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| Foliage | Leaves mid green, 8-15cm long by 1-2cm wide |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 30cm in length,bearing up to 25 flowers on each scape. Flowers red, to 2cm long by 1.5cm wide; lip white with red and yellow markings. |
| Cultivation | Well grown clumps can produce 10-12 inflorescences in a single flowering episode |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers very bright, filtered light; areas exposed to morning sun are ideal |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Fertilizing | Feed with dilute liquid fertilizer for orchids once a week |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 32213 |
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| Species ID | 6619 |
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