Botanical Name: Calathea species
Common Name: Calathea
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Upright, clumping plants with dramatic, colorful leaves which resemble Maranta; best known varieties are ‘Rosie O’Picta’ and ‘Rosie O’Day’
Height to 15"
Spread to 1'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure indoors prefers bright, humid conditions
Soil average, well-drained potting soil
Hardiness Tender, indoor use only
 
Morphology:
Leaves broadly ovate, to 10" long or more, with brightly colored patterns or stripes in colors of green, yellow, purple and red
Flowers inconspicuous brown flowers borne near soil surface; to 1" across
Fruit small capsule; inconspicuous
 
Propagation:
division, stem cuttings, tissue culture
 
Usage:
brightly colored container plant for single specimen use; excellent tropical filler used in mass plantings in atrium gardens
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering; use purified water where possible
Fertilizing half strength liquid fertilizing every other month
Pruning remove dead leaves
Pests/Diseases mites, mealybugs, salt burn
Special Conditions/Other plant is very susceptible to salt burn with untreated water
 
Origin: Tropical America
Family: Marantaceae

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