Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Marantaceae

Genus:

Calathea

Species:

Calathea congesta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require warmth (70-85°F) and high humidity for germination. Fresh seed viability is short-lived.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI