Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Flowers | Spathe much wider than long, 6-10cm long 10-14 cm wide, white to pale pink, with a broad light -mid green border running along the length of the spathe. Spadix 6-10cm long, white- pink, with green tip. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
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, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Pink, Patterned |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32669 |
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| Species ID | 7081 |
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