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x Rhyncholaeliocattleya Yen Corona 'Green Genie'
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | x Brassolaeliocattleya Yen Corona 'Green Genie' |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
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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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