Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A herbaceous shrub with a rosette growth form. |
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Foliage | Leaves are shiny green. They are tightly arranged, forming a cup in the center of the plant. |
Flowers | Flower spikes emerge from the center of the plant, erect and paddle-shaped. Flowers are bright yellow and bracts are brilliant red. |
Cultivation | This plant is adaptable to a wide range of light conditions, but moderate light would be the best. Soil medium should be well-drained. Fill the center cup with water and do not let it dry out. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Terminal |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 29934 |
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Species ID | 4243 |
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