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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 20 cm to 40 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a sympodial orchid that grows up to 20 - 40 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | The oblong-shaped leaves are arranged alternately along the cane-like pseudobulbs. Leaves are leathery. |
| Stems | The cane-like pseudobulb grow upright, turning from green to greyish-green when mature. |
| Flowers | The flowers have soft white petals and sepals with bright orange, fringed labellum (lip). |
| Taxonomy | It is a hybrid between Dendrobium Dawn Maree and Dendrobium Lime Frost. |
| Cultivation | Grow under 1 layer of shade netting (about 70-80% sunlight) under tropical lowland conditions. Use well drained/ porous media for potting. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This compact orchid stands out with its white petals and orange fringed lip, and can be grown in a container or planted in groups in small gardens. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Clasping |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Orange, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Labiate / Lipped |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
| Flowering Period | A Few Times Yearly |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | 2 - 3 months |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32500 |
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| Species ID | 6912 |
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