Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Discovered and introduced into cultivation from Hawaii by Burl Mostul |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 1.5m tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves medium- dark green, with a dark purplish red spot in the center of the leaf. Petioles burgundy red. |
| Etymology | This cultivar derives its name from the red petioles, which resembles the color of rhubarbs. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Pond / Lake / River, Marsh / Bog, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31131 |
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| Species ID | 5522 |
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