This phenomenon is also
similar to the growth of A. pulchra in the Philippines,
reported by Yap and Gomez. who suggested that
the growth rate of A. pulchra was faster during the
cool season (November–January) and was affected
by the North-East Monsoon. They estimated the average
growth rate of A. pulchra to be 15.3 cm/year.
Previous studies reported a higher growth rate compared
to the results of this study.