Calathea lietzei
CALATHEA
Marantaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Maranta lietzei, Phyllodes lietzei

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Calathea lietzei
CALATHEA
Marantaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: dark green; variegated light green; purple underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs

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

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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