Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Short, compact, rosette forming herb to 20cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 20cm long by 5cm wide, broad lanceolate, mid green; upper surface of leaf densely pubescent; leaf margins crenulate - undulate. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 12cm tall, flowers tubular with flaring corolla to 4.4cm wide; corolla tube and upper lobes of flower lavender blue, lower lobes pale yellow, with dark purple markings on the throat and between the upper and lower lobes. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | 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, Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers a cooler growing environment (25'c or less) - under local conditions, this plant is best grown in air conditioned areas with very bright, indirect light, or morning sun. The growing media should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. Feed with dilute liquid fertilizer periodically. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Leaf Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31697 |
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| Species ID | 6096 |
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