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Dracaena pethera var. pulchra 'Coppertone'
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Sansevieria kirkii var. pulchra 'Coppertone' |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent plant with a compact rosette growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Strap-like leaves with wavy margins and pointed tips are arranged in rosettes. Leaves up to 0.3 m long are variegated with dark green spots and lines. When grown in bright light, leaves are coppery with pinkish tints. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Shallow Media |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery, Crinkled / Twisted, Thick |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks | Copper |
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Others
| Master ID | 31739 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6138 |
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