Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Columnar |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent with a columnar growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Fleshy, triangular leaves are spirally arranged in a tight, compact column. Leaves are variegated dark green and yellow. The leaf surface is covered with tiny bumps known as tubercles. |
| Flowers | White, tubular, 2-lipped flowers are arranged along a spike inflorescence. |
| Cultivation | Water only when the plant is actively growing. Watering when the plant is in dormancy will lead to rot and eventually kill the plant. The main pest of this plant is mealy bugs. |
| Etymology | Synonyms : Haworthia reinwardtii 'Variegata' |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Leaf Cutting |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32957 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 7371 |
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