Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small, compact prostrate herb to 10cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 6(-8)cm long by 1.5 (-3)cm wide, glossy silvery green with olive green- brown border |
| Others - Plant Morphology | Relatively fast growing; produces many stolons and forming a compact colony under ideal growing conditions. The solid silver patterns on the leaf may revert to the olive green/brown leaf coloration. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Terrarium |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|---|
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Stolon / Runner, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31142 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5535 |
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