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Heliconia chartacea 'Sexy Pink'
| Family Name: | Heliconiaceae |
| Common Name: | Sexy Pink Heliconia, 蝎尾蕉 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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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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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a large herbaceous plant grows about 3-4 m tall. |
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| Trunk | Its 'trunk' is herbaceous, which is a pseudostem made from tightly packed leaf sheaths. |
| Foliage | Its leaves are large and paddle-shaped. The leaf blades are torn into many pieces, making a characteristic shredded look to the plant. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence is long and pendulant. The showy bracts are light-pink, fading to pale green at the margins. The inconspicuous flowers are green, hidden inside the bracts. |
| Cultivation | It can grow under full sun and partly shaded areas. Keep the soil moistened. Occasional misting is necessary to maintain high humidity around the plant. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cut - Dried Flower: The inflorescence are commonly used for flower arrangement. It can last about one week. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Flowers) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Occasional Misting, Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects |
| Propagation Method | Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Green, Silver / Grey |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
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Others
| Master ID | 773 |
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| Species ID | 2068 |
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