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: 2-3 feet
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
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
  • Calathea
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Goeppertia burle-marxii
  • Synonym: Calathea burle-marxii

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Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2015-01
Fairchild gardens conservatory
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2015-01
Fairchild gardens conservatory

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