Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Highland / Montane |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous plant to 30(-40cm) tall |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Spathe to 15cm long by 12(-14)cm wide, rugose, glossy, dark brownish black - very dark maroon. Spadix 8(-10) cm long, light green - cream |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Does best in cooler temperatures (25'c or less) |
| Fertilizing | Feed regularly with dilute liquid fertilizer |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division, Tissue Culture |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Black, Brown, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Gloss / Shiny, Waxy |
| Inflorescence Type | Spathe & Spadix |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32667 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7079 |
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