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x Rhyncholaeliocattleya Yen Corona 'Green Genie'
Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
Synonyms: | x Brassolaeliocattleya Yen Corona 'Green Genie' |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | |
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Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
Biogeography
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
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Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Sympodial orchid 20-25cm in height |
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Flowers | Flowers 7-8cm across, sepals apple green, lateral petals cream -white flushed with purplish pink, lip purplish pink. |
Taxonomy | Hybrid between Cattleya Brazilian Treasure and Rhyncolaeliocattleya Memoria Helen Brown |
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) | Green - Light Green, Purple, White |
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Others
Master ID | 32496 |
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Species ID | 6908 |
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