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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Cultivation | It needs protection from direct noon sunlight under local condition. Suitable to grow in west facing balcony. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, [Remarks] (Let the planting medium slightly dry between watering.) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pruning | Remove spent flowers. Do not let spent flowers drop onto the leaves and lay there, it will invite rot and disease. |
| Fertilizing | Regular fertilizer during the growing season. Over fertilize will cause rhizomes to burn. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Tip), Storage Organ (Rhizome) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary, Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary, Terminal |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | The petals are pink, with distinctive red spots. |
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Others
| Master ID | 31263 |
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| Species ID | 5658 |
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