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Goeppertia kegeljanii (É.Morren) Saka
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Calathea musaica (W.Bull) L.H.Bailey |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil (Espirito Santo) |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| 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, Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 460 |
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| Species ID | 1756 |
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