General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 4-6 inches
Plant Spread: 4-6 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Green with central silver stripe.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Miniature Calathea
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Goeppertia micans
  • Synonym: Calathea micans

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Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2016-05-23
Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2016-05-23

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