Calathea Calathea picturata
Previously known as:
- Goeppertia picturata
- Phonetic Spelling
- ka-LAH-thee-uh pik-tur-AY-tuh
- Description
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Calathea picturata is a evergreen perennial that forms 14 to 16 inch clumps of dramatically colored leaves and is typically grown as a houseplant. The leaves are dark green above, purple below, with silver-colored veins and midriff. The plant is not tolerant of temperatures below 61 degrees F, thus its cultivation indoors under medium light.
If grown in the garden, Calathea prefers moisture and shade, similar to conditions in its native Brazil. When grown as a house plant, keep the plant moist by spraying the leaves several times a week. Propagation is by root division. Water with soft water and maintain a uniform high humidity and temperature.
Diseases, Insects, and Other Plant Problems:
No known problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Calathea
- Species:
- picturata
- Family:
- Marantaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Root Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Northwest Brazil
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Maintenance:
- High
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Purple/Lavender
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Evergreen clumping houseplant. Leaves are dark green above and purple below with silver silver-colored veins and midriff.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Houseplants
