Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an epiphytic succulent plant with trailing stems. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are attractive, oval, succulent and have white edges. |
| Flowers | Its tiny flowers are often overlooked, measuring only about 2 mm in diameter. The flowers are borne in clusters at the nodes. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in moist and porous growing mediums such as coconut husk chunks. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Green - Light Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thick / Fleshy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30676 |
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| Species ID | 4985 |
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