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Iris domestica (variegated)
| Family Name: | Iridaceae |
| Common Name: | Pokok Kipis, Salmon Blood Lily, Blackberry Lily, Leopard Flower, 射干 |
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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 |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a rhizomatous herbaceous plant. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Its variegated leaves are strap-like, arranged in flattened fans on short upright stems. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Diseases | May suffer crown rot in waterlogged soils. |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
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Others
| Master ID | 30574 |
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| Species ID | 4883 |
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