Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A vase-shaped herbaceous shrub. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are colorful, green, purple and red with creamy white spots. The basal portion of the leaf becomes white at maturity. Leaves are arranged in a rosette form, stiff and edged with dark small spines. |
| Flowers | Flower stalk emerges from the center of the rosette, comprised of small green flowers with blue tips. Bracts are bright pink-colored. |
| Cultivation | Plants should be planted in well-drained soils. Only water when the soil is dry to touch. Plants do well in full sun or partial shade, and the amount of sunlight received will affect the color of the leaves. Fill the center cup with water and do not let it dry out. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Coastal |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Purple, Red |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Green |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32761 |
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| Species ID | 7173 |
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