Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Plant Shape | |
Maximum Height | 0.9 m |
Biogeography
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
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Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
CITES Protection | False |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Terrarium |
Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion, Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Silver / Grey, Black |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins, Thick |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 34469 |
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Species ID | 8882 |
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