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Goeppertia majestica 'Sanderiana'
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Calathea ornata var. sanderiana, Calathea majestica |
| Common Name: | Peacock Plant |
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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 |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant which grows about 40 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its eye-catching leaves are dark green with bright pink lines on the upper surface of the leaf. Underside of the leaf is maroon. |
| Cultivation | Grow the plant under filtered light. Keep the soil moist and avoid overwatering which might cause root-rot problem. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Occasional Misting, Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink, Mauve |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 457 |
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| Species ID | 1753 |
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