Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact miniature sympodial orchid with canes to about 20 cm in height |
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| Flowers | Inflorescence/ flower spikes 15-20 cm in length; dorsal sepal white with a flush of magenta about 2/3 the length of the sepal; lateral sepals white, with a tinge of magenta towards the base (next to the lateral lobes of the lip); lateral petals and lip magenta tipped with white. |
| Taxonomy | It is a hybrid between Dendrobium bigibbum and Dendrobium Princess Noriko. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers a well drained media; usually grown potted using charcoal |
| Fertilizing | Feed regularly with liquid fertilizers/ blends for orchids |
| Propagation Method | Division, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Purple |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 32470 |
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| Species ID | 6882 |
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