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Tradescantia spathacea 'Sitara Gold'
| Family Name: | Commelinaceae |
| Common Name: | Oyster Plant, Boat Lily |
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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 |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing in a clump-forming rosette form and grows about 15 to 30 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are sword-shaped. The leaf upper side is coppery-gold while the underside is purple to burgundy. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Groundcover, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Shallow Media, Easy to Grow |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Potential Problems | Over-watering may cause root rot. |
| Propagation Method | Storage Organ, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Whorled |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Truncate / Square |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks | Top side of leaf is yellowish green, under side of leaf is purple. |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
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Others
| Master ID | 32050 |
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| Species ID | 6455 |
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