Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a variegated cultivar of Neoregelia compacta. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Spineless, green leaves with a white margin are arranged in a compact rosette. The center of the rosette becomes pink to red when the plant is about to bloom. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This cultivar is well-suited as a groundcover in shaded areas. |
|---|---|
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Groundcover |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Sucker |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
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Others
| Master ID | 31581 |
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| Species ID | 5980 |
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