Calathea sp. (Calathea)

Calathea sp. (Calathea) plant with deep green and creamy white oval leaves close up
Calathea x bicajoux 'Cobra Pink'

Botanical name: Calathea sp.

Common name: Calathea

Family: Marantaceae

Origin: Central and South America and the Caribbean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Mostly grown in gardens for the handsomely patterned foliage. Calathea prefers moist, shady, jungle-like conditions in a garden and is also often grown as potted specimens. When it is used as a house plant, the leaves should be sprayed with water several times a week. Propagation is by root division. Water with soft water. Keep uniform high humidity and temperature.

Some of the Calathea species have been reclassified as species of the Ischnosiphon, Maranta and Goeppertia genera.

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Calathea sp. (Calathea) plant with variegated green leaves and small white flower clusters
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Calathea sp. (Calathea) leaves with dark green foliage and thin pink stripes in a container.
Calathea sp. (Calathea) white flower close up on green leaves and dark purple stems
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Calathea sp. (Calathea) green flower bracts layered above small pale purple petals on the plant.
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Calathea sp. (Calathea) pink flower amid broad green leaves with creamy edges from top view.
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Calathea sp. (Calathea) with dark green leaves and a small white flower close up.
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