Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Maximum Height | 0.1 m to 0.5 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.1 m to 0.5 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump-forming herb up to 0.5 m high. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Linear leaves have a central creamy white stripe and green margins. Leaves arch backwards to form a fountain-like shape. |
| Flowers | White, star-shaped flowers are produced on a thin inflorescence stalk which hangs down. Plantlets form along the stalk, as well. |
| Cultivation | This plant develops root rot in waterlogged soils. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 513 |
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| Species ID | 1809 |
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