An attractive foliage plant with beautiful silver and olive green markings to the leaves which are purple underneath. Max Height 35cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Calathea picturata
An attractive foliage plant with beautiful silver and olive green markings to the leaves which are purple underneath
Additional information
| Generic | Calathea |
|---|---|
| Species | picturata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 35cm |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Spread | 35cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple, silver |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Division |
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