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Cenchrus setaceus 'Fireworks'
| Family Name: | Poaceae (Gramineae) |
| Synonyms: | Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' |
| Common Name: | Variegated Purple Fountain Grass |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded, Grassy |
| Maximum Height | 0.9 m to 1.2 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.6 m to 0.9 m |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Mound-forming grass up to 0.9-1.2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Linear, variegated leaves are hot pink to light red with a dark purple stripe along the midvein. Soft leaves gracefully arch backwards in a fountain-like shape. |
| Flowers | This cultivar produces a bushy, red to purplish red inflorescence that resembles a cat's tail and turns tan in colour over time. The inflorescence is composed of spikelets which contain tiny, reduced flowers known as florets. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Focal Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Pink, Red |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31778 |
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| Species ID | 6178 |
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