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 10- 12cm tall, flowers to 4cm wide; corolla tube and upper lobes of flower very pale lavender blue, throat and base of lower lobes very pale dull yellow, with dark purple markings on the veins of the throat area. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, 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) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31869 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6270 |
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