Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous climber. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Olive green, glossy leaves with pink to silver venation are shaped like tear drops (13 cm long, 10 cm wide). They are peltate, having a 2 cm-long, reddish petiole that is directly connected to the interior of the leaf blade, rather than the edge. The underside is dark, brownish red. |
| Cultivation | This slow-growing plant is ideal for growing in terrariums or hanging baskets. It needs bright, filtered light. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
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Others
| Master ID | 32297 |
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| Species ID | 6705 |
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