General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 10 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Other: Bright green upper leaf, silvery reverse
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: 8 to 12 inch spike of reddish-brown, cup shaped bracts surrounding small yellow tubular flowers
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cigar Calathea
  • Havana Cigar
  • Pampano

Photo Gallery
Location: West Sumatra Indonesia (my garden)
Date: 2022-04-22
Newly obtained yellow variegated form
Location: Sumatra, Indonesia, My garden
Date: 2021-11-24
variegated form
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-17
Location: Costa Rica | December 2022
Date: 2022-12-19
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2015-01
Fairchild gardens conservatory
Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-24
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2015-01
Fairchild gardens conservatory
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2015-01
Fairchild gardens conservatory

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