Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Terrestrial bromeliad with rosettes to 50cm across |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 25cm in length, light green with pale - dull yellow median stripes, usually with transverse dull greysih-white bands. Leaf margins spiny. |
| Flowers | Flowers white, borne in centre of crown. |
| Etymology | This is a variegated cultivar of Cryptanthus zonatus f. zonatus and was registered by Chanin Thorut of Thailand under the cultivar name of 'Dennis Cathcart' |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30865 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5235 |
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