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Goeppertia veitchiana

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Goeppertia veitchiana

Family Name: Marantaceae
Synonyms: Calathea veitchiana
Common Name: Peacock Plant

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Synonyms
Common Names

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Shrub

Biogeography

Native Distribution Ecuador, Peru

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Shade
Water Preference Occasional Misting, Lots of Water

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green, Yellow / Golden, Purple
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot)

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 468
Species ID 1764
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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