Calathea lutea (Cigar Calathea)
Botanical name: Calathea lutea
Common name: Cigar Calathea
Family: Marantaceae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 40°F
Calathea lutea can grow to a height of 2.5 m and produces cigar-shaped bracts. The paddle-shaped leaves have reflective silver undersides. The most common cultivar found locally produces brownish bracts.
In USDA zones below 10, grow as a houseplant or seasonal container specimen.
Similar plants: Calathea lutea (Cigar Calathea)
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- Calathea lietzei (Calathea)
- Calathea loeseneri (Brazilian Star Calathea)
- Calathea makoyana (Peacock plant)
- Calathea musaica (Network Calathea)
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- Calathea picturata (Calathea)
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Link to this plant:
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