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 |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Cultivation | It grows best in a humid environment in loose, fertile soil that is allowed to dry slightly between waterings. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
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| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Palmate |
| Foliar Margin | Ciliate / Hairy, Dentate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Oblique / Asymmetrical, Rounded / Obtuse |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 34481 |
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| Species ID | 8894 |
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