Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 30cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves ovate - oblong, to 15cm long by 8vm wide, leaf blades dark green, veins bright pink, with light greenish yellow spots scattered on either side of the veins. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with the sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Pink |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Brown, Green - Light Green, Pink |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31564 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5963 |
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