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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Cooperi'
| Family Name: | Malvaceae |
| Common Name: | Checkered Hibiscus, Cooper's Snowflake Hibiscus, 朱槿 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a compact shrub with ornamental foliage and flowers. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are variegated with splash of white, light-green and pink. New emerging leaves are almost white, with green dots, pink edges and veins. The pink color fades away as the leaf matures. |
| Stems | Stems are red. |
| Flowers | The flowers are red, measuring to 10 cm across. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White, Pink |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 798 |
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| Species ID | 2093 |
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