General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Calathea
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Goeppertia albertii
  • Synonym: Calathea albertii

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Location: Monte Verde, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-21
Location: Montreal bot garden, Quebec CA
Date: 2017-08
grown in conservatory
Location: Utrecht Botanical Garden
Location: Utrecht Botanical Garden
Date: 2022-10-09
Location: New york, NY
Date: 2013-10
Bronx bot garden conservatory
Location: Bronx Botanical garden, NY
Date: 2015-09
conservatory
Location: Utrecht Botanical Garden
Date: 2022-10-09
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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