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Goeppertia majestica 'Albolineata'
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Calathea ornata var. roseolineata, Calathea majestica |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Tropical Americas |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Exotic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Oblong shaped leaves with white venation on the top side and purplish colour on the underside. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
| Water Preference | Occasional Misting, Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey, Pink |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 456 |
| Species ID | 1752 |
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