Calathea orbifolia
'Fasciata'
Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant, Rattlesnake Plant
Family |
Marantaceae |
Genus |
Calathea |
Species |
orbifolia |
Cultivar |
'Fasciata' |
Category |
Tropicals |
Synonyms |
Calathea rotundifolia |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
13 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1a |
Temperature (°C) |
10 |
Temperature (°F) |
50 |
Height |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Landscape |
Patio and potted indoor plantings. |
Cultivation |
Under partial shade in moist well-drained soil of any acidity, such as chalk, loam or clay. Keep sheltered under glass in winter. |
Shape |
Clumping. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Vividly striped oval-shaped leaves. |
Colour Description |
Deep green edges of the leaves with a paler lighter green in the centre, with stripes of the same deep green. |