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Goeppertia burle-marxii 'Blue Ice'
| Family Name: | Marantaceae |
| Synonyms: | Calathea burle-marxii 'Blue Ice' |
| Common Name: | Blue Ice Calathea, White Ice Calathea |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant growing up to 1.5m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its elliptic leaves are large and green. |
| Flowers | Its erect inflorescence is about 15 cm long, The bracts are bluish-white and the flowers are pale purple. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Purple, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 30733 |
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| Species ID | 5053 |
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