Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It can be pruned into a shrub or otherwise becomes a climber. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green, glossy leaves are elliptic. |
| Stems | The stem bears thorns at the base of the leaves. |
| Flowers | Light purple, triangular bracts form showy "blossoms". The true flower is small, white and tubular. |
| Cultivation | It produces the most bracts when slightly potbound, so avoid re-potting unless necessary and use only a slightly larger pot size. The root system is fragile and should not be pruned or re-potted in the same size container. It grows best in moist, but well-drained soil with pH of 6 to 6.5. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Pink |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 43 |
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| Species ID | 1339 |
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