Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sympodial orchid, 20-25cm tall |
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| Flowers | Flowers large, 15-17cm across, lateral sepals and petals dark pink; lip purplish red, centre of lip white flushed with dark yellow, with reddish streaks on veins leading towards the column. |
| Taxonomy | Hybrid between Rhyncolaeliacattleya Pamela Finney and Rhyncolaeliacattleya Elegant Dancer |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Grow under 1 layer of shade netting (about 70-80% sunlight) under tropical lowland conditions. Use well drained/ porous media for potting. |
| 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) | Yellow / Golden, White, Purple, Pink |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32494 |
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| Species ID | 6906 |
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