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Hanguana malayana (Hanguana malayana)

Hanguana malayana is a perennial herb from Southeast Asia, featuring large, strap-like leaves and tall flower spikes. It adds a tropical aesthetic.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Requires rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. A mix of peat, compost, and sand is suitable.

Temperature

Average room temperatures are suitable.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Requires rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. A mix of peat, compost, and sand is suitable.

Temperature

Average room temperatures are suitable.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, strap-like

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Susum malayanum (Jack) Planch. ex Hook.f.
Veratronia malayana (Jack) Miq.
Veratrum malayanum Jack
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderCommelinales
  • familyHanguanaceae
  • genusHanguana
  • speciesHanguana malayana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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