Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - hybrid from the Rex cultorum group |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 20cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 20cm in length, upper surface dull silvery green with a dull dark green border towards the edge of the leaf. Main veins very pale greenish red, with dull dark green markings on either side of the veins towards the center of the leaf, the green markings fading into dull green or completely obscured towards the edge of the leaf. Under surface of leaves dull pale green, veins and petioles red, sparsely hairy. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31249 |
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| Species ID | 5644 |
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