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Goeppertia makoyana
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Maranta makoyana (E.Morren) E.Morren, Calathea makoyana |
| Common Name: | Peacock Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil (Espirito Santo) |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 30cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 10(12)cm long by 7cm wide. Base color of leaf blade very dull pale green. Veins and leaf edges dark green on upper surface, same areas on under surface dark purplish red, venation very distinct. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Occasional Misting, Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 458 |
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| Species ID | 1754 |
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