Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub to 90cm talll |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves narrow and tapering, to 15cm in length. Upper surface dark purplish green, with a dark rose pink border. |
| Cultivation | This is a miniature Cordyline that does not exceed 90cm in height on maturity, |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Coastal, Flowerbed / Border, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Transplanting Tolerance | Good |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Pruning | Prune when the plant appears to be leggy; the top portion (with the growing tip) can be grown as a separate plant. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31760 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6160 |
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