Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 20cm tall |
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Foliage | Leaves very dark reddish green - black on upper surface, edge of leaf with a fringe of short hairs. Veins on upper leaf surface bright yellowish-green, radiating from central spiral of leaf. Petioles hairy, yellowish-green with red spots; leaf under surface dark red. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Green, Red |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 31147 |
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Species ID | 5540 |
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