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Calathea ornata ‘Roseo-Lineata’
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| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Calathea ornata ‘Roseo-Lineata’ |
| COMMON NAME | Calathea |
| FAMILY | Marantaceae |
| FORM |
Spreading
|
| HEIGHT | 2m |
| CROWN SIZE | 1m |
| TEXTURE |
Medium
|
| TRUNK |
Pale green
|
| FOLIAGE | Deep olive green with pairs of thin rose-red lateral stripes on opposite ends of the midribs |
| FLOWER COLOR | White flowers with violet petal lobe |
| SCENT |
No scent
|
| BLOOMING PERIOD |
April, August
|
| SOIL | Well-drained humus rich soils |
| MOISTURE |
Moderate
|
| LIGHT | Full sun |
| INSECTS & DISEASE | Root rot, Leaf spot diseases, fungal leaf blight |
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Rapid
|
| SPACING |
0.9-1.8m
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES | A robust clump-forming perennial which attains a height of 2 m and crown size 1 m. It has elliptical leaves which are deep olive green above, with pairs of thin rose-red lateral stripes on opposite ends of the midribs (whiten with age) and purple undersides. It bears ovoid spikes of white flowers with violet petal lobes. It thrives in well-drained humus rich soils with high moisture and loves partial shade. Use(s): It is suitable for pot planting. It can also be grown as a border plant and also among shrubs. |
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