Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Lithophyte |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Lithophyte up to 20 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Narrowly triangular, 20-25 cm long leaves are dark brown with silvery stripes and arranged in a rosette. Leaf margin is sharply toothed. |
| Flowers | Lime green plantlets are densely clustered near the tip of a 45-60 cm long spike. The plantlets produce small, white, tubular flowers. |
| Cultivation | Allow the soil to dry between waterings. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Aerial Plantlet |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Silver / Grey |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Modification | Spine (marginal) |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32245 |
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| Species ID | 6653 |
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