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How much do you know about the tiger-leopard flower? Let us give you a complete introduction to this flowering plant

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Tiger-leopard flower belongs to the genus Tiger-leopard flower in the Melastomataceae family. It is a perennial evergreen herb with an extremely short stem covered in coarse red hairs, and it has a thick, short rhizome that is slightly woody. The leaves are basal, with membranous, heart-shaped blades, a nearly rounded apex, finely toothed edges, and a heart-shaped base; they measure 20-30 cm long and wide, or even larger. The leaf surface is hairless, while the leaf underside is covered in red down.

Alternative names for the tiger-leopard flower

Large lotus seedpod, bear paw

Growing habits of the tiger-leopard flower

In the wild, the tiger-leopard flower grows in damp, shaded places beneath dense valley forests or in the crevices of rocks in moist forests. It prefers a hot, humid, semi-shaded environment. It is fairly cold-tolerant, not drought-tolerant, and dislikes direct sunlight.

Main value of the tiger-leopard flower

Because its leaves are large and beautifully shaped, it is highly shade-tolerant, and its flower buds are small, delicate, bright and fresh, the flowers and leaves set each other off beautifully and create a delightful contrast. It has high ornamental value and can be used as a premium foliage plant for indoor and courtyard display. Indoors, it can be used to accent living rooms, meeting rooms, bedrooms, balconies, display windows, and more; when cultivated in courtyards, it is often grown in hidden spots or placed in pots under a gallery.

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