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Calathea loeseneri/Brazilian Calathea, Capathea
Light green foliage with a white midrib
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Light green foliage with a white midrib
Foliage and a few flowers
Showy, three inch flower produced on tall stem
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Scientific Name:
Calathea loeseneri
Common Name:
Brazilian Calathea, Capathea
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White, Pink
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This Calathea produces showy pinkish-white flowers and large, green leaves. Tall stemmed flowers are appear above the foliage. Flowers can appear throughout the year when growing in a conservatory or greenhouse setting. It is tropical and cannot withstand freezing temperatures. Makes an excellent container plant. Plant tropicals in a moist, fertile, well-drained soil