Calathea heads the Maranta family. In the world there are about 140 species of plants. All kinds of Calathean can be found in Central and South America. The motley and tempting crown of plants will decorate your garden and add charm to it. In this article you will learn about the most popular types and varieties of calathea.
Did you know? Calathea is translated from Greek as a basket.
Saffron Calathea (Calathea crocata)
Cataleya Saffron loves shaded windowsills. This plant has dark green leaves with a light-purple pattern. This calathea conquers with yellow-orange modified leaves. Dark flowers of calathea with pink-red rims bloom on the edges for about one and a half weeks.
Did you know? Calathea saffron does not tolerate acute temperature fluctuations.
Calathea saffron is compact. In height and width it grows up to 50 cm. Leaves reach 20 cm in length. Calathea saffron harmoniously looks with other representatives of the species.
Calathea bachemiana Calathea bachemiana
This species has no stems, the plant grows up to 40 cm in height. The leaves of the Calathea Bachem are elongated, grow about 20 cm in length and up to 9 cm in width. Top leaves are green with dark green spots, the bottom of the crown is pale green.
The flowers are collected in spike-shaped inflorescences, which reach 6 cm in length. Of all the types of Calathea, this one is the most undemanding to care and soil.
Did you know? In the spring and summer periods of Calathea, room water requires abundant watering, and in winter - moderate.
Calathea warscewiczii
The leaves of this species are oval-shaped calathea, dark green with a light green pattern along the upper vein and purple from the bottom. Before flowering, Kalathea lets out long cuttings. They can be used for breeding. During this period, the plant should provide more space. Cream-white flowers gently harmonize with dark green foliage.
Calathea veitchiana
Plant grows in the forests of Peru. In them, Calicheus Veitch grows up to 90 cm in height. The leaves of the plant reach 40 cm in length and 15 cm in width. In shape, they resemble an oval, pointed at the end.
Crown dark green. Top sheet with yellow-green stripes, the bottom is red with light yellow stripes. The flowers of Calacei Veycha white on a long stalk, collected in the ear and reach 20 cm in length.
Calathea is wonderful (Calathea insignis)
This type of calathea is the largest among others and reaches 70 cm in height. The plant is planted in open ground, so the pot for calathea is not needed.
The crown of Calathea is remarkable with wavy edges, and the cuttings are green. The top of the plate is green with a dark pattern along the veins, the bottom is purple. Kalatea blooms wonderful white flowers. The length of an ear of inflorescences reaches 50 cm in height.
Calathea leopard (Calathea leopardina)
Calathea leopard has no stems and reaches 50 cm in height.
The crown of Calathea leopard is large, in the shape of an ellipse. The length of the crown reaches 12 cm, width - 5 cm. Also, this calathea has an unusual pattern: the leaves are light green from the top with dark green oblong spots. Flowers are collected in the ear, yellow. This calathea is considered the most decorative.
Did you know? The period of flowering of the Calathea comes on in the spring and lasts until June.
Calathea lietzei
Perennial Calathea Litze up to 60 cm in height. The leaves of the plant are ellipsoid, but small. Leaves grow up to 15 cm in length and 6 cm in width. The surface of the crown is covered with a clear pattern: the top of the leaf is bright green, the bottom is red-purple. All striped leaves with a metallic sheen. White flowers are collected in the ear.
Especially Calathea Lytzee that in the evening the leaves of the plant rise, showing the lower part of the leaf, and in the morning the crown falls. Because of this, it seems that the leaves are moving, and the plant looks different every time.
Calathea makoyana
Calathea Makoya reaches 50 cm in height and 60 cm in width. Crohn plants oval and sweeping. The top of the sheets is white with lined green veins and dark green stripes. Flowering occurs in spring and summer. The flowers of the kalatei of Makoi are purple and inconspicuous.
Calathea Makoya is best combined with a wonderful calathea and orbifolia. The plant is very fond of moisture, so in winter and in summer you need to monitor the humidity of the air.
Important! The plant is very capricious in the care, it is difficult to grow inexperienced florists.
Calathea striped (Calathea zebrina)
Kataleya is striped, or zebraine, is very large and reaches 90 cm in height. Calathea zebrain has a velvety crown, resembles an egg. Reaches 40 cm in length. The color is light green with dark green stripes, similar to a zebra pattern.
At home, the plant does not bloom, but in nature blooms purple and white flowers. Zebraine Calathea is capable of growing in a garden in a subtropical climate. Calathea striped is very demanding to care compared to their relatives.
Important! Calathea striped non-toxic for cats and dogs.
Calathea Decorated (Calathea ornata)
Decorated Calathea grows on the banks of the Amazon River. This is a perennial herb with short stems.
The crown of Calathea is large, reaching 30 cm in length. In appearance, the leaves resemble a dark green oval. The decorated Kalatheus was nicknamed for the convex pattern of bright pink lines on the upper side of the leaf. At the bottom of the crown purple. The flowers are collected in the ear and have a beige color.
The above information will help you choose the room flower you need from the presented types of calathea. With proper care and cultivation, the plant will delight you with its flowering.
