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Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 20cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves rough hairy, asymmetrical, to 20cm in length. Leaf bases overlapping, forming a pronounced spiral in the centre of the leaf. Base color of leaf dull silver green, margin and centre of leaf dull dark green on upper surface, dull wine red on under surface. Leaf margin with bright pink hairs; petioles with dense red/ magenta hairs. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31390 |
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| Species ID | 5787 |
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