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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial herb has a clump-forming growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Linear leaves have a large, central white stripe and green margins. |
| Flowers | Its small flowers are borne in long erect stems. |
| Similar | In the nursery trade, Chlorophytum comosum is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Chlorophytum capense. C. comosum produces characteristic hanging plantlets, while C. capense does not. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Groundcover, Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 510 |
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| Species ID | 1806 |
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