Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 1 m to 1.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Flowers | The flowers have 5 to 7 yellow bracts with a maroon or dark red base, often with red spots and blotches towards the tips. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Planting Remarks | The rhizome should be planted with the top(new shoot/bud) no more than 3-4cm under the soil. New shoots or bus should be above the soil. After planting, water thoroughly, do not water again until soil is getting dry. A slow release fertilizer is ideal in the beginning. |
| Pruning | Each pseudo-stem will only flower once, so after flowering it is best to cut that pseudo-stem out. |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Storage Organ (Rhizome), Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 29969 |
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| Species ID | 4278 |
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