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 | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 60cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves cordate, 8-10cm long by 5-8cm wide, base color bright lime green - yellowish green, with mid green, irregular mottling or blotches on the upper leaf surface. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cultural / Religious: The green form of this species is sold as an 'auspicious plant' during the Chinese (Lunar) New Year period in nurseries and flower markets in Singapore and in some areas in Malaysia. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Marsh / Bog, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
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Others
| Master ID | 32031 |
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| Species ID | 6434 |
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