Calathea picturata 'Argentea'
CALATHEA
Marantaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: South America

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Calathea picturata 'Argentea'
CALATHEA
Marantaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer

Leaves: silver-grey; edged dark green; red-purple underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, mass planting, indoors, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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