Sunday, May 1, 2011

PEACOCK PLANT



When my mum first saw this plant at the nursery, she was captivated by the beautiful leaves which resembled that of the peacock's feather. Of course, she bought it and this is how the plant looks after some time in her care. It has grown even more exquisite and beautiful. Look at how the patterns on the leaves are so prominent.

Here is some information about the Peacock Plant:

Scientific name: Calathea roseopicta
Common Names: Rose Painted Calathea, Rose Painted Prayer Plant, Peacock Plant
Family name: Marantaceae
Description: Broad leaf blades are about eight inches (20cm) long and very dark in color with a narrow grey-green jagged line some distance in from the leaf margin.

MALAY VERSION
Ibu saya tertarik dengan daun pokok ini yang bercorak macam bulu burung merak, pertama kali beliau nampaknya di nursery.  Semestinya, ibu saya beli pokok ini dan beginilah rupa Pokok Peacock dibawah jagaannya.

Di bawah adalah maklumat tentang pokok ini.

Nama Latin/Nama Saintifik: Calathea roseopicta
Nama Tempatan: Rose Painted Calathea, Rose Painted Prayer Plant, Peacock Plant, Pokok Merak
Famili: Marantaceae
Botani: Daunnya yang panjang berlebar lebih kurang 20 cm.  Warna daunnya gelap dengan garis bercorak warna kelabu-hijau.


Rujukan/Reference:
http://www.jaycjayc.com/calathea-roseopicta-marantaceae/

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