Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultursal origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves asymmetrical, base color silver, veins purplish black from centre of the leaf to 2/3 of leaf blade, dark green at about 1/3 of the leaf blade towards the edge of the leaf. |
| Similar | This REx cultorum hybrid is similar to 'Fedor', a hybrid |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Pink, Purple, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32656 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7068 |
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