Calathea orbifolia 'Fasciata' (Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant, Rattlesnake Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Calathea |
| Species | orbifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Fasciata' |
| Synonyms | Calathea rotundifolia |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Brazil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 13 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1a |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Clumping. |
| Landscape | Patio and potted indoor plantings. |
| Cultivation | Under partial shade in moist well-drained soil of any acidity, such as chalk, loam or clay. Keep sheltered under glass in winter. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Vividly striped oval-shaped leaves. |
| Colour Description | Deep green edges of the leaves with a paler lighter green in the centre, with stripes of the same deep green. |
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