Calathea loeseneri (Brazilian Star Calathea)

Botanical names: Calathea loeseneri, Goeppertia loeseneri

Common name: Brazilian Star Calathea

Family: Marantaceae

Origin: Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia

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Hardiness: 50°F

This Brazilian Calathea is one of the very few with showy flowers. The large leaves are quite attractive and they remind of a peacock ginger (Kaempferia). The leaves are light green with a white midrib. The white/pinkish flowers are 3" produced on long stems. The blooms are very showy above the foliage. This is a rarely offered plant. Makes an excellent container plant for shady locations.

In USDA zones below 11, grow as a houseplant or seasonal container specimen.

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