Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - hybrid produced in Thailand |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 30cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves ovate, to 15cm long, upper surface entirely bright rose red , or with green/ light green blotching. Leaf margin with 0.2cm -0.5cm dark green border. Petioles white or very pale green. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion, Irritant - Sap |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with the sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31536 |
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| Species ID | 5935 |
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