Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this is sold under the trade name of 'Red Bull' |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 15cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 12cm in length; upper surface iridescent wine red or purplish red, with a dark reddish black blotch towards the center of the leaf. Leaf edge with a reddish brown border. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers a cooler growing temperature than the silver/ green-leaved hybrids/ varieties. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Iridescent, Purple, Red |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31247 |
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| Species ID | 5642 |
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