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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Creeper, Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | West Indies to Peru |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Low-growing perennial herb that creeps and forms mats. |
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| Foliage | Bright green, round to oval leaves are deeply wrinkled with notched tips. |
| Cultivation | This fast-growing species grows best in bright, indirect light. It will burn under intense sun or be more sparse under shade. It grows best in a humid environment with consistently moist soil, such as a terrarium. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 193 |
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| Species ID | 1489 |
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