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Prosthechea radiata (Lindl.) W.E.Higgins
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Encyclia radiata (Lindl.) Dressler |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro Hidalgo, San Luis Potosi,Veracruz, Tabasco), Guatemala, Honduras, Belize to Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sympodial orchid 20-30cm in height |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green - Light Green, Purple, White, Yellow / Golden |
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Others
| Master ID | 32485 |
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| Species ID | 6897 |
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