Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 90cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves asymmetric, to 15cm long by 10cm wide. Upper surface dull grey, sometimes with a dull bluish green sheen, under surface dull red. |
| Flowers | Flowers pink tinged with white, to 4cm across. |
| Cultivation | his species was brought into cultivation via Charles Jaros (France), who received the plant from Cheryl Lenert (France). The plant purportedly originated from a botanical garden in Malaysia. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference or Tolerance Remarks | It is able to grow in waterlogged, humus rich soils. However, it is not suitable for planting in waterlogged, clay based substrates. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green, Red, Silver / Grey |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31910 |
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| Species ID | 6312 |
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