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 |
|---|---|
| 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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