Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
|---|
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Slender climber with long trailing stems |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves with lime green, yellowish green or cream variegation, edge of leaf with maroon or purplish red border. Under surface of leaves with pale purplish red tinge |
| Flowers | Infloresence often borne on leafless trailing stems. Flowers cream or cream with pinkish tinge |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery, Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Patterned |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Cream / Off-White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | After Rain |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30924 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5306 |
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