Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Maximum Height | 1.2 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small herbaceous plant with compact, low-growing form. |
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| Foliage | Smooth, glossy leaves are dark green with varying amounts of red variegation, especially along the margin and veins. They are large and oval-shaped, tapering to soft, pointed tips. |
| Stems | Smooth, round stems are pinkish. |
| Cultivation | This plant is easy-to-grow and makes an ideal houseplant or office plant. It tolerates low light levels, but may eventually become leggy. For best results, provide bright diffused, natural or fluorescent lighting. Full sun will cause the leaves to scorch. The size of the plant is constrained by its pot size, growing up to 1.2 m when provided with ample space. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | The leaves will irritate the mouth and throat if ingested. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Pink, Red |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oval, Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
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Others
| Master ID | 30569 |
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| Species ID | 4878 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
