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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Dark green with lighter green highlights, pink and silver veining in a feather pattern from the midvein. Reverse side of leaf is purple.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Calathea
Also sold as:
  • Color Full® Beauty Star

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-08-30
Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2019-06-09
I'm not sure if this is a hybrid, sport or what but its definitel
Location: Portland Nursery, Portland Or.
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Location: San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2020-03-10
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-08-31
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2020-03-10

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
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