Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Shrub to 2m tall |
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Foliage | Foliage: Leaves elliptic, to 20 cm long by 6cm wide. Color of leaves variable; leaves entirely light to mid green, or with pale yellow markings flushed with red or puurplish red, towards basal 1/3 of the leaf or covering up to half of, or almost the entire leaf. |
Cultivation | A form without the purplish red or red flush is circulated under the trade name of 'Ice Tone' |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion, Irritant - Sap |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple, Red, Yellow / Golden |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 31764 |
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Species ID | 6164 |
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