Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | This orchid has a monopodial growth form and can reach more than 1.5 m in height when mature. |
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| Flowers | Flowers have pale yellow sepals and petals with maroon patches. The flower lip is also yellow in colour. |
| Taxonomy | It is a cultivated hybrid of Arachnis hookeriana and Arachnis flos-aeris. |
| Cultivation | As specimens get taller, provide a supportin. structure. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Fertilizing | Fertilise bi-weekly with a balanced fertiliser. |
| Propagation Method | Tissue Culture, Division, Seed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Inflorescence Type | Raceme |
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Others
| Master ID | 32618 |
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| Species ID | 7030 |
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