Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Monopodial orchid 60- 120cm in height |
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Flowers | Inflorescence to 60cm in length, compact, many flowered. Flowers bright red. |
Taxonomy | This hybrid was created by How Wai Ron, and it is a cross between Renanthera Kalsom and Renanthera Tom Thumb. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
Fertilizing | Feed with dilute liquid fertilizers/ blends for orchids on a regular basis |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 32461 |
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Species ID | 6873 |
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