Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Dark green, glossy, strap-shaped leaves are spirally arranged around an erect stem. |
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| Flowers | White, fragrant, tubular flowers are arranged in starburst-shaped clusters along a pendulous inflorescence. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in light shade. Water thoroughly, but allow the upper 3 cm of soil to dry before re-watering. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Semi-Hardwood) |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Remove the crown, apply rooting hormone to the cut surface and plant it in compost. Cut the original stem to the desired height and new growth will emerge near the tip. Multiple shoots can form at the tip which will form a multi-caned structure. |
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Others
| Master ID | 29662 |
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| Species ID | 3971 |
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