Calathea lutea
CUBAN CIGAR, PAMPANO
Marantaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Central America, South America

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Calathea lutea
CUBAN CIGAR, PAMPANO
Marantaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
3m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & brown

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: silver-grey underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, mass planting, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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