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 | Rhizomatous herb to 15cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 10cm in length; upper surface bright red - deep rose pink; veins dark brown. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Requires high light levels and cooler growing temperatures (preferably below 25'c and below) to maintain the intense red coloration of the leaves. Leaves can revert to a dull silver color if the plant does not receive enough light and growing temperatures becomes too warm. In Singapore's lowland heat, this plant is best grown in areas with air-condition. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 32663 |
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| Species ID | 7075 |
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