Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Large, thick stemmed herb to 1.5m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 30cm long, light - dark green with light green and cream colored flecks; main vein yellowish - very pale light green. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Contact Allergy, Irritant - Sap |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Plant contains calcium oxalate crystals. Avoid any contact with cut surfaces as the sap can cause pain, itching and swelling. The common name of this plant ('Dumb cane') is attributed to cases of accidental ingestion of the plant, which led to swelling of the throat cavity. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31235 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5630 |
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