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Fittonia albivenis (Argyroneura Group) 'White Angel'
Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
Synonyms: | Fittonia 'White Angel', Fittonia verschaffeltii var. argyoneura 'White Angel', Fittonia argyroneura 'White Angel' |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Creeper |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Plant Shape | Compact |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Netherlands (horticultural mutation) |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Terrarium, Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thin |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
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Master ID | 29145 |
Species ID | 3454 |
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