Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Herb to 15cm tall |
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Foliage | Leaves dark greenish brown - brown |
Flowers | Petals cream - white with pink stripes. In some clones, the pink stripes are not distinct, appearing as pink mottling or specks instead. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Stolon / Runner, Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Pink, White, Yellow / Golden |
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Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 31160 |
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Species ID | 5554 |
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