Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It's a herbaceous plant which usually grows about 30 cm tall. It will grow into a long vine if left unpruned. |
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| Foliage | Its young leaves are sagittate, measuring about 15 cm long. Mature leaves are divided into several ovate lobes. |
| Cultivation | It grows best under indirect bright sunlight. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Groundcover, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 214 |
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| Species ID | 1510 |
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