Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Cultivation | It needs protection from direct noon sunlight under local condition. Suitable to grow in west facing balcony. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, [Remarks] (Let the planting medium slightly dry between waterings.) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
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Others
| Master ID | 29783 |
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| Species ID | 4092 |
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