Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Hebaceous plant to 25cm tall |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Flowers light pink, dark pink or red, in many flowered clusters. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ 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 |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers cooler growing temperatures (25'c or less) to grow and flower well. Better suited to air-conditioned areas in homes or offices. Do not over water as stems will rot if the planting media is too wet/ soggy. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32710 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7122 |
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