Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Peru |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are dark green with red stripes originating from the leaf base and running along the length of the leaf blade. The underside of the leaves are red. |
| Habitat | It is found growing as epiphytes at altitudes of 2000 to 3500 feet. Has also been found growing on rocks or sandy medium. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown in a well-draining growing medium. It can also be grown in wooden slatted baskets in sphagnum moss and medium with good aeration. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
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Others
| Master ID | 31740 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6139 |
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