Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Rio De janeiro |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are elliptic in shape, silver-green in colour and arranged in a rosette. The leaf margins have black spines. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a terminal, pyramid shaped inflorescence consisting of pink bracts and small violet flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Purple |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 307 |
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| Species ID | 1603 |
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