CALATHEA
Calathea is a jungle plant native of the Tropical Americas. The
dramatic foliage makes it a wonderful addition to indoor tropical
gardens and landscapes of warm, humid climate.
Calathea Ornata has oblong, pointed leaves with stripes of pink
dark green background and a deep magenta underside. The pink vein
pattern turns white as the leaf matures. The white flower is not
showy.
Mature Plant
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Calathea Zebrina has oblong, pointed leaves with a striped
pattern of silvery green and dark green. It blooms in the spring.
The white flower is small and not significant.
Leaf Pattern
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Hardiness Zone 10 or houseplant. The best
temperature range is between 60 and 85° Fahrenheit.
Bloom
White.
Winter - Protect the plant from
draft and even mild cold.
Mature Height
- This plant will grow to 36.
Sun
Calatheas like bright indirect sunlight however it is tolerant
of low light levels indoors, making it an excellent houseplant.
Prolonged direct sunlight damages the plant.
Water
- Keep soil evenly moist. If possible, use lukewarm water for
watering. Calatheas prefer high air humidity that can be achieved
by frequent misting.
Fertilizer
- Use a soluble fertilizer at half strength every 2 weeks.
Soil
- This plant prefers slightly acidic, rich organic soil. Good
draining is very important.
Container
- This is an excellent container plant.
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CANNA INDICA 'SUNSET'
This is an amazing landscape or patio plant that tolerates
neglect, easy to grow.
The leaves of the young plant are maroon variegated that
slowly turns strong green with red edges. Young or mature the
plant has very beautiful foliage. The flowers are much smaller
than the cultivated varieties but it makes up for it with its
brilliant red color. The seed pods are very ornamental and long
lasting.
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Hardiness Zone 6-11. In the summer in can be grown
as high as zone 3.
Bloom
Bright red. The seed pods start out dark, maroon red and slowly
turn darker as they ripen.
Winter In colder climate dig up the rhizome for the
winter.
Mature Height
3-6
Sun
Full sun to partial shade.
Water
- Keep soil moist. The plant tolerates dry periods, but it will
stun the growth.
Fertilizer
Cannas are heavy feeders. It will reward regular fertilizing
with beauty and size.
Soil
- This plant is adaptable to different soils, but will do best in
rich organic soil.
Container
- This is a good container plant.
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PEACE LILY - PETITE
Spathiphyllum 'petite'
This plant is very easy to grow. It
is an ideal indoor plant that tolerates low-light conditions very
well. It has elegant white flowers and glossy dark green leaves
that brighten any indoor environment.
This is a virtually trouble-free
plant which requires low maintenance. It is also one of the top 10
most effective plants for removing indoor air pollution.
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Hardiness Zone
- 9b. Ideally suite for temperatures between 65Ί
and 90Ί Fahrenheit. This is a cold sensitive plant.
Bloom -
Pure white free flowering bloom. The flowers reach high above the
foliage.
Winter -
Not Applicable.
Mature Height
- 12" - 18"
Sun
- This plant prefers bright, filtered light but will tolerate low
light.
Water
- Keep soil moist but not soggy.
Fertilizer
- Use a balanced fertilizer - once a month in the growing season.
Soil
- Best in good quality potting soil.
Container
- This is an excellent container plant.
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PHILODENDRON
MOONLIGHT
This is an excellent indoor
plant. Its leaves are a stunning yellow when they unfurl, with
leaves that turn greener as they mature. The youngest leaves are
always yellow. For a tropical plant it is fairly hardy, and has
survived mid 30 temperatures without damage.
This plant is the self heading
variety.
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Hardiness Zone
- 10. This plant is most suited to a temperature range of 65Ί
to 85Ί Fahrenheit. It does not do well in temperatures above 95Ί.
In lower temperatures, (down to the mid 30s,) its growth stops.
This plant does not tolerate frost.
Bloom -
Not Applicable.
Winter -
Not Applicable.
Mature Height
- 18" - 24"
Sun
- This plant is best suited to 90%
shade. Too much light will cause its leaves to turn the leaves
white, which will eventually cause necrosis.
Water
- Requires moderate watering. Soil should be fairly dry between
watering.
Fertilizer
- Use a balanced, time release fertilizer. A yearly application of
Magnesium, (Magnesium Sulfate) will benefit the plant. This
is a low feeder.
Soil
- It requires a well draining, loose soil.
Container
- This is an excellent container plant.
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