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Fittonia albivenis (Argyroneura Group) 'White Angel'

Fittonia albivenis (Argyroneura Group) 'White Angel'

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Fittonia albivenis (Argyroneura Group) 'White Angel'

Family Name: Acanthaceae
Synonyms: Fittonia 'White Angel', Fittonia verschaffeltii var. argyoneura 'White Angel', Fittonia argyroneura 'White Angel'

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant, Creeper
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Plant Shape Compact

Biogeography

Native Distribution Netherlands (horticultural mutation)

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Terrarium, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets
Thematic Landscaping Naturalistic Garden

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water, Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate
Rootzone Tolerance Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils
Maintenance Requirements Moderate

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, White
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Smooth, Thin
Foliar Type Simple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem Opposite
Foliar Venation Pinnate / Net
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Stem Type & Modification Herbaceous
Root Type Underground (Fibrous Root)

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Master ID 29145
Species ID 3454
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Species record last updated on: 24 February 2022.
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