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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Mediterranean |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Prostrate succulent herb up to 10 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dull green, ovate - obovate, to 3 cm long by 1 cm wide, fleshy. |
| Flowers | Flowers up to 2-2.5 cm wide. Stamens modified into linear, petal like, reddish yellow - reddish orange appendages in the middle of the flower. Plants exposed to more morning sun tend to have more red flowers, while afternoon sun leads to orange flowers and shade to yellow flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Does not produce seeds - can only be propagated via cuttings |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
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Others
| Master ID | 31815 |
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| Species ID | 6215 |
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