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Calathea rufibarba (Velvet Calathea)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002946



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea
Species: Calathea rufibarba
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
  • Burgundy
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lanceolate
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Shade Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Cream
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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zuzu's petals (2148) wrote on Nov 13 2015
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An attractive foliage plant having fuzzy leaves and stems with purple/burgundy undersides.

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Calathea rufibarba (Velvet Calathea)
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