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 Notes: |
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