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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with a bushy growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Its asymmetrical leaves are large and green. The leaf surface is covered with a layer of red hairs, which gives a brown tint to the leaves. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is born on long stems which grow about 30 cm tall. The inflorescence is composed of many small white flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (This plant prefers high humidity and a loose, well-drained planting media. Allow media to dry out slightly in between waterings. Do not overwater as excessive moisture collected around the roots can cause the plant to rot.) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Brown, Green - Light Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
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Others
| Master ID | 32548 |
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| Species ID | 6960 |
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