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Goeppertia roseopicta 'Dottie'
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Goeppertia 'Black Rose', Calathea 'Black Rose' |
| Common Name: | Rose Painted Calathea, Black Rose |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this cultivar is sold under the trade name of Calathea 'Black Rose' |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump forming herb to 40cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves elliptic to ovate, to 25cm long by 20cm wide; upper surface of leaf very dark green appearing almost black, with bright pink markings; mid rib bright pink. |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 15cm tall, bracts green. Flowers white with a purple lip. |
| Taxonomy | Goeppertia roseopicta 'Dottie' is the correct cultivar name for plants sold under the Tradename Goeppertia BLACK ROSE. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
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Others
| Master ID | 32202 |
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| Species ID | 6608 |
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