Calathea musaica (Network Calathea)

Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) white flower close up on green plant foliage
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) with white flower and green leaves on tall stems

Botanical names: Calathea musaica, Goeppertia kegeljanii

Common name: Network Calathea

Family: Marantaceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 11

Cold tolerance: 50°F

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEpiphyte plantWatering: Regular; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Its chartreuse leaves are characterized by an incredibly intricate web-like pattern of dark green lines that intersect at right angles, creating tiny rectangular sections.

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

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Image gallery: 9 images
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) plant with deep green leaves and fine yellow grid lines.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) with thick oval leaves marked by a dense grid of lines.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) white flower close up with green and purple striped bracts
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) white flower emerging from striped green and purple bracts on stems.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) with distinct green grid lines on the oval leaf close up
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) leaf showing a complex grid of dark and lime green lines
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) lime green leaves close up revealing intricate webbed vein detail.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) leaf showing the detailed web-like grid lines across the surface.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) white flower close up on green foliage
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) white flower nestled among layered green leaves on slender stalks.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) green plant leaves with intricate grid markings over broad foliage surface.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) with oval leaves covered in a distinct network of light markings.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) with green mosaic leaves forming a dense lush tropical plant.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) displays large foliage covered in a distinct green grid network.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) with lime green leaf surface in a close up image
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) close up on the intricate leaf surface details in bright light.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) dark green leaves with yellow lines in close up.
Calathea musaica (Network Calathea) leaves show distinct yellow grid lines against deep green foliage.


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