Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Creeping stoloniferous herb |
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Foliage | Leaves ovate, 5-8cm long bny 4-6cm wide; base color dull olive green tinged with brown, veins white - cream, iridescent. |
Flowers | Flowers bright red |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
Fertilizing | Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer |
Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Stolon / Runner |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Iridescent, White |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 32032 |
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Species ID | 6435 |
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