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Growing Requirements

Prefers a well-lit situation offering the plant some protection from the hot sun.

Characteristics

Mid green to maroon edged and marked with bright red. In the cooler months the new growth is flushed dark pink to red. The petioles are marked with red. The margins of the medium to large leaves are moderately to broadly undulated. The outer edges turn up (more obvious on the younger growth). The tips turn down.

History

'Kalakaua No.1'
Speciesfruticosa
Colours
  • Green
  • Red
Origin Countryflag of United States United States
Leaf ShapeIntermediate
Light RequirementFiltered Light
SizeMedium to Large
Produces FlowersYes
Produces SeedYes
SizeMedium to Large