Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous shrub with a rosette growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The most notable characteristic of this plant is the brilliant orange leaves. The leaves are arranged in a tight rosette form, stiff and edged with small spines. |
| Flowers | Flower stalks emerge from the tight center of rosette. The branched flower stalks are erect, comprised of many flowers with showy red bracts. |
| Cultivation | Plants should be planted in well-drained soils. Only water when the soil is dry. Plants do well in full sun or partial shade, and best color will develop in full sun. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Coastal |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Flowers) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Orange |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32759 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7171 |
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