Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
| Maximum Height | 30 cm to 50 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Borneo |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous plant up to 50 cm tall (occasionally up to 75 cm tall). |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves asymmetrical, 7-25 cm long by 2-5 cm wide, base color mid-dark green with pink - pinkish purple spots on upper surface of leaf blades, under surface and petioles red. |
| Flowers | Flowers pale green to white or pale pink. |
| Habitat | On limestone rocks and crevices |
| Cultivation | It prefers a high humidity environment and moist, but well-drained media, such as a terrarium with sphagnum moss and perlite. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | All parts of the plant contain toxic calcium oxalate crystals with the highest concentration in the tuberous root. Keep this plant out of reach from children and pets. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Diseases | It is prone to the following diseases: leaf spot, root rot, crown rot, powdery mildew and grey mold. |
| Pest(s) | Associated with, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting, Division, Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin, Bulging in between Veins, Crinkled / Twisted |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Asymmetrical) |
| Foliar Venation | Palmate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32707 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7119 |
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