General Information
Tilt aWhirl has distinctive rolled up or swirling circular leaves of gentle heather to mahogany brown colour with zigzag frilly edges tipped in lime or yellow colour and feathered centres and green veins. Leaves are light green underside and stems and petioles are greenish in colour. It is of dwarf, compact and dense nature and hence can be used for container planting and for interior decoration purpose. Tilt a whirl is a marvellous cultivar because of its distinctive leaf shape and compact nature.
| Salient features | |
| Plant Height | 54.667 cm |
| Number of leaves | 29.333 |
| Number of branches | 4.333 |
| Stem girth | 0.600 cm |
| Length of the leaf with petiole | 11.033 cm |
| Petiole length | 2.944 cm |
| The diameter of the leaf stalk | 0.243 cm |
| Leaf width | 10.000 cm |
| Length of the leaf without petiole | 8.333 cm |
Source-
- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Ela, Old Goa, Goa
