Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small tuberous herb with a rosette growth form. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are green to dull olive-green. |
| Flowers | Its pink, tubular flowers are borne on long stems in leaf axils. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Avoid over watering the plant as soggy media will cause the caudex to rot.) |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
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| Flower Location | Axillary |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32995 |
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| Species ID | 7409 |
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