Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 1.2 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous plant up to 1.2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Large, elliptic leaves narrow to a soft, thin tip. They are mostly pinkish red with small, scattered green spots throughout the leaf blade and having a green margin speckled with small cream-coloured dots. |
| Cultivation | This plant is low maintenance and ideal as a houseplant or office plant. Although it tolerates shade well, it may become leggy over time. Providing bright, diffuse light will promote bushy, compact growth. The plant size is constrained by its pot size, but it grows up to 1.2 m tall when provided with ample space. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant, General, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Ingesting the leaves will irritate the mouth and throat. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
|---|---|
| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
|---|---|
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 21737 |
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| Species ID | 3363 |
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