Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sympodial orchid with canes to 1.3m tall |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Inflorescence/ flower spikes 30- 45 cm in length; flowers bright lime green, lip purplish pink |
| Taxonomy | Hybrid created by How Wai Ron - this is a cross between Dendrobium Burana Jade and Dendrobium Palolo Sunshine |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Pink, Purple, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Leathery |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32473 |
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| Species ID | 6885 |
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