What makes Fordiophyton faberi special? A complete guide to this plant
Fordiophyton faberi belongs to the genus Fordiophyton in the family Melastomataceae. It is a perennial evergreen herb with an extremely short stem covered in coarse red stiff hairs, and a thick, short rhizome that is slightly woody; the leaves are basal, the leaf blades membranous, heart-shaped, with a nearly rounded apex, finely toothed edges, and a heart-shaped base, 20-30 cm long and wide or larger, hairless on the upper surface and covered with red down on the underside.
Alternative names for Fordiophyton faberi
Big Lotus Pod, Bear Paw
Growth habits of Fordiophyton faberi
In the wild, Fordiophyton faberi grows in shady, damp places under dense valley forests or in rock crevices of moist forests. It prefers a hot, humid, semi-shaded environment, is fairly cold-tolerant, is not drought-tolerant, and dislikes direct sunlight.
Main value of Fordiophyton faberi
Because its leaves are large and beautifully shaped, it is highly shade-tolerant, its flower buds are small and delicate, bright and fresh, and the flowers and leaves set each other off beautifully, giving it high ornamental value; it can be used as a high-grade foliage plant for indoor and courtyard display. For indoor display it can be used to accent living rooms, meeting rooms, bedrooms, balconies, display windows, etc.; when cultivated in courtyards it is often grown in hidden spots or as a potted plant placed under a gallery.
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