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Chlorophytum bichetii Backer
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Chlorophytum laxum R.Br., Chlorophytum abyssinicum Kotschy & Peyr |
| Common Name: | Bichetii Grass, Saint Bernard's Lily |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | West Africa |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump-forming herb. |
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| Foliage | Linear leaves are green with cream-coloured margins. |
| Cultivation | This plant is well-suited for terrariums. It is sometimes sold as an aquarium plant, but it tends to last only 1-2 months when submerged underwater. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, General, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, [Remarks] (Allow medium to dry slightly between watering. Too little water or too low humidity will cause leaf tips to turn brown. ) |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Transplanting Tolerance | Moderate |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Pruning | To maintain the tidiness, pull out withered or discolored leaves. |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Basal |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth, Gloss / Shiny |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
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Others
| Master ID | 508 |
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| Species ID | 5186 |
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