Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact, rosette forming herb to 25 cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves 15- 20cm long by 5cm wide, broad lanceolate, mid green. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 25 cm tall, flowers 4-5cm wide; corolla tube and upper lobes of flower pale lavender; petals with dark purple markings on the main and branching veins, forming a 'Y' shaped marking. Lower corolla lobes dark purple with a dark lavender border. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| 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 |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Lavender |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31872 |
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| Species ID | 6273 |
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