Name
| Family Name | |
| Genus Epithet | |
| Species Epithet | |
| Infraspecific Epithet | |
| Name Status (botanical) |
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Exotic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an aroid which can grow about 1 to 3 m tall. |
| Foliage | Its gorgeous leaves are large and heart-shaped. The leaves are variegated with creamy to light-green blotches which can cover over half of the leaf area. Its leaf stalks are also white variegated. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in organic-rich soils with good drainage under partial shaded condition. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | [Others]: Its unusual attractive leaves can be used in floral arrangements. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White, Cream / Off-White |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Image Repository
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Others
| Master ID | 344 |
| Species ID | 1640 |
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