Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent with a round, compact form. |
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| Foliage | Thick, fleshy leaves are greyish green with a cream-coloured margin. Undulating leaf margin is armed with triangular, greenish yellow to dark red spines. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32373 |
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| Species ID | 6784 |
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