Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this hybrid originated from Israel |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Prostrate herb to 20cm tall |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Flowers 5-6cm across, base colour dark purplish black, with yellow stripes forming a star shaped pattern. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Bee)) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, [Remarks] (The media should be kept moist but not soggy. Care needs to be taken not to over water the plant as this will cause it to be susceptible to fungal rot under our local conditions. ) |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Fertilizing | Plants should be fed with dilute liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks. Alternatively, slow release fertilizer pellets can also be added to the planting media. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31874 |
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| Species ID | 6275 |
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