Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
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Biogeography
Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
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Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Plants to about 30cm in height |
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Flowers | Inflorescence/ flower spikes 50-60cm in length, bearing 12-15 flowers on each spike. Flowers bright yellow, with scattered red spots on the sepals, petals and lip. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Planting Remarks | Prefers cooler growing temperatures (25'c or less). Can be grown in air conditioned rooms or offices - mist regularly to raise humidity levels. Use a well drained media for potting. |
Fertilizing | Feed regularly with liquid fertilizers/ blends for orchids |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Division, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
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Flower Texture(s) | Leathery |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 32455 |
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Species ID | 6867 |
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