Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Tuberous herb |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dark green with dull silvery white veins, 5-15cm in length by 5-10cm wide, pubescent. |
| Flowers | Flowers borne singly, on long stalks to 10cm in height, lavender - purple; campanulate/ bell shaped, corolla tube 4-5cm long by 2.5-3 cm wide |
| Cultivation | Differs from the Florists' Gloxina (Sinningia speciosa cultivars) in the following manner: - Mouth (of flower) inclined downwards/ held at an angle and are downward facing - Flowers are distinctly campanulate |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Do not allow plant to sit in waterlogged/ soggy growing media as this can cause the plant to rot; when plants show signs of entering dormancy (when leaves start to yellow), gradually decrease the watering frequency and amount to allow plant to enter a dry rest.) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Fertilizing | Feed with dilute liquid fertilizer for houseplants during the period where the plant is actively growing (when there are leaves and flowers). Withhold fertilizers when plant is entering dormancy period (when leaves start to yellow and shrivel up) |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Leaf Cutting, Storage Organ (Tuberous Stem) |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Drought / Semi-Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32524 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6936 |
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