Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Narrow, elongated leaves are olive green with yellow stripes throughout the leaf blade and red margins. Some leaves are streaked with red. |
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| Taxonomy | This cultivar was produced in New Zealand. It is sometimes called 'Celestial Dawn' in Australia. |
| Cultivation | It grows best in moist, but well-drained soil under light shade. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden, Pink |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 554 |
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| Species ID | 1850 |
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