Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Hybrid produced by the University of Florida |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tuberous herb to 50cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 15cm or more in length, mid green with rose red - white blotches clustered towards the centre of the leaf; mid vein and main veins red. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade, [Remarks] (Is able to take full shade but the color of the foliage may be compromised; for better results, grow this cultivar under filtered light, i.e. 60-65% sun (the equivalent of about 1 layer of shade netting).) |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink, Red, White |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
| Foliage Retention Remarks | The plant may die down if it experiences a dry spell or if water is with held. |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30916 |
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| Species ID | 5296 |
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