Calathea latifolia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea latifolia, or Goeppertia latifolia, is native to Brazil, Ecuador, and Trinidad. It belongs to the Marantaceae family and is easy to care for. It can be used as a houseplant or for medicinal purposes. Calathea Latifolia has purple flowers and usually blooms in the spring and summer.
Common Name |
Bijao
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Goeppertia latifolia
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Calathea latifolia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea latifolia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea latifolia needs water once every
10 days in 1.2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea latifolia needs about 0.3 L per 10 days. |
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Calathea latifolia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea latifolia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 3 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea latifolia to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Calathea latifolia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea latifolia. |
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Suitability in pots |
6L
Calathea latifolia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 6L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calathea latifolia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea latifolia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
30 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Purple
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea latifolia toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Calathea latifolia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea latifolia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Calathea latifolia Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea latifolia plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
Ecuador
Trinidad and Tobago
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