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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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Master ID | 456 |
Species ID | 1752 |
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