Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticutural origin |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub to 3m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves palmate, to 30(-40)cm wide by 15(-20)cm long, with up to 9 deeply dissected lobes. Upper surface light - dark green, with light - heavy white mottling. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Under local growing conditions, avoid exposing plants to direct sunlight as this can cause the leaves to scorch. Plants will do well under very bright shade (e.g. next to a window) under well ventilated (with some air movement but avoid windy areas) and slightly cooler conditions. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31712 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6111 |
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