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Dracaena 'Moonglow'
| Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
| Synonyms: | Sansevieria 'Moonglow', Sansevieria 'Moonshine' |
| Common Name: | Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law's Tongue |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 45 cm to 60 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | This cultivar is of horticultural origin. |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump-forming shrub with large, erect leaves. |
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| Foliage | Silvery to greyish-green leaves stand erect in large clumps. They have faint longitudinal banding and sometimes, green horizontal banding as well. The leaf edge is toothless, wavy and outlined by a thin, dark green stripe. The base of the leaf is rolled, forming a funnel-like structure. Young foliage is bright white with a distinctive dark green edge. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Flowerbed / Border, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden, Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Shallow Media |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | White |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Clasping |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 31851 |
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| Species ID | 6251 |
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