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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Calathea

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Location: Bronx, New York
Date: 2018-10-25
NYBG 2018
Location: Bronx Botanical garden, NY
Date: 2015-09
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Location: NYBG 
Date: June 14 22
Location: Bronx Botanical garden, NY
Date: 2015-09
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