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Growing Requirements
Prefers a well-lit situation offering the plant protection from the hot sun.
Characteristics
Mid green broadly edged with bright pink. In the cooler months the new growth is flushed with shades of pink. The colour darkens as the leaves mature. The petioles are marked with pink. The margins are moderately to broadly undulated. The outer edges may turn up slightly (more obvious on the newer growth). The tips usually turn down.
History
'Melba' | |
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Species | fruticosa |
Colours |
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Origin Country | |
Leaf Shape | Intermediate |
Light Requirement | Filtered Light |
Size | Medium |
Produces Flowers | Yes |
Produces Seed | Yes |
Size | Medium |