Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Maximum Height | 7.6 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 20.3 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Temperate |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Low-growing, mound-forming succulent up to 7.5 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Cultivation | The foliage colour will be most yellow under full sun, turning lime green under shade. It can be grown indoors, but it needs bright lighting. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This cultivar would be well-suited for use in miniature gardens and vertical greenery. |
|---|---|
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Groundcover, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Shallow Media |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblanceolate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
|---|---|
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33640 |
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| Species ID | 8054 |
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