Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Colombia (South America). |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form and has a rounded shape, growing up to 10 cm wide. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are linear in shape with an acuminate apex and are arranged in a spirla. The green leaves are covered with a layer of silver scales. |
| Flowers | The red flowers are borne on 1 to 2 flowered terminal inflorescences. |
| Cultivation | It can be grown mounted on a piece of bark, rock or hung suspended in the air without any growing medium under partial sun. It is best watered regularly via spraying and should be allowed to dry out in between watering sessions or rot may occur. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32140 |
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| Species ID | 6546 |
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