Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 30cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves oblong, to 15cm long by 4cm wide, dull, pale greyish green, with dark green lines (0.1-0.5cm wide) along the veins on either side of the mid rib, tapering towards the edge of the leaves; mid rib dull light green. Under surface of leaves dull purple |
| Flowers | Inflorescence to 10cm long, bracts pale greenish white, becoming dull yellow with age. Flowers white. |
| Similar | Similar to the species from which this clone is derived; the leaves of Ctenanthe burle-marxii differ in having much thicker, lance shaped markings (to 1cm) on the veins. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| 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, Purple, Silver / Grey, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31702 |
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| Species ID | 6101 |
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