Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Marantaceae

Genus:

Calathea

Species:

Calathea asplundii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Requires warm temperatures (21-27°C) and high humidity for successful germination. Fresh seed preferred.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI