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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - hybrid developed by Logee's greenhouse (USA) in 1996 |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 50cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves asymmetric, to 12cm in length. Leaf blades sparsely hairy, bright lime green - yellow with reddish brown blotches. Leaf margin with a fringe of short hairs. Veins on upper surface of leaf whitish grey. Petioles hairy. |
| Flowers | Flowers pink |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers a cooler growing temperature (<25'c) |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Others
| Master ID | 31599 |
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| Species ID | 5998 |
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