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
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 3 to 5 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Bees
Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Goeppertia burle-marxii
  • Synonym: Calathea burle-marxii

Photo Gallery
Location: Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis
Date: 2017-08-09
Location: 'Fairchild gardens' Miami, FL
Date: 2013-12
grows in rare plants conservatory
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2011-12
Fairchild gardens conservatory, Calathea burle-marxii in bloom
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