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Calathea musaica

 
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Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea (ka-LAY-thee-uh) (Info)
Species: musaica (mu-suh-EE-kuh) (Info)

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By mgarr
Thumbnail #1 of Calathea musaica by mgarr

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive jrwbirds On Aug 26, 2008, jrwbirds from Elberfeld, IN
(Zone 6a) wrote:

very unusual foliage plant - should not have direct sun exposure, leaves will burn - multiplies fairly quickly - great indoor plant and potted plant for colder zones

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Elberfeld, Indiana



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