Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Prostrate creeping herb with trailing stems to 30cm in length |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves thin, membranous, dark green with pale yellow - cream variegation that is tinged purplish red. Under surface of leaves purple. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Groundcover, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Transplanting Tolerance | Unknown / Unselect |
| Fertilizing | Benefits from regular feeding. Slow release fertilizer pellets can be incorporated into planting media, or feed with dilute liquid fertilizer. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Purple, Red, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31126 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5517 |
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