Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Brazil |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with a low growth form. |
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Foliage | Its leaves are large with green blades and red petioles. Surfaces of leaves are puckered. |
Flowers | Its inflorescence is composed of many small white flowers. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (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 | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 32706 |
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Species ID | 7118 |
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