Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Leaves to 30cm long by 12(15)cm wide, luminous dark green above, mid rib pale green. |
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| Flowers | Inflorescence to 30cm long. Bracts distichous, imbricate, dull orange red with pale yellowish green tinge along the basal portion. Flowers white - pinkish white tinged with cream. |
| Cultivation | This is sold under the cultivar names of Calathea crotalifera 'Red' or 'Red Rattle'. Some nurseries in the trade have also sold this under the mistaken identity of Calathea metallica 'Frosty'. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers areas with moderate-high humidity and should not be planted in windy areas. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Red, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31114 |
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| Species ID | 5505 |
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