The variety of calatheas gives every room a pleasant climate. Here is a summary of the most popular and beautiful Calathea species and varieties.
Cellathea can be found in many apartments as a decorative, evergreen exotic species. But the variety of species and varieties is greater than one might initially think. We introduce you to some of the most beautiful Calathea species with pictures.
Calathea species: Calathea orbifolia
The Calathea orbifolia is one of the most popular Calathea species. Its dark green leaves are adorned with symmetrical, light green to silver-grey vertical stripes. The rounded, wavy leaves have a silvery green underside. The Calathea orbifolia grows up to 100 cm high and is therefore one of the largest species. The nyctinasty - the leaf movement between day and night - is particularly pronounced with her.
Calathea ornata
The Calathea ornata is a very special species. Its leaves are dark green on the upper side and have symmetrical pink stripes that are somewhat reminiscent of pinstripes: the species nameornata does not mean "decorated" for nothing. The underside of the Calathea ornata is colored dark red. The 'Beauty Star' variety in particular has very beautiful leaf markings. The plant grows more wide than tall: a low 40 to 50 cm is the final height of the decorated wicker plant. But it develops all the longer leaves - one can already be 60 cm long.
Calathea warscewiczii
The Calathea warscewiczii comes from the tropical regions of Central America. The velvety dark green leaves have light green or reddish markings and are dark red on the underside. Calathea warscewiczii often produces bright white flowers in January or February, even in our latitudes. The plant needs more space than most other Calathea species because it can grow up to 200 cm high and also very wide.
Calathea rufibarba
As the leaves of the Calathea rufibarba get older, they change colour. The young leaves have a striking shade between light and dark green that fades with age. The long, narrow leaf shape with wavy edges is striking. The underside of the leaf is colored in a beautiful red-violet. The Calathea rufibarba grows up to 60 cm high. Popular varieties include 'Wavestar' or 'Elger Grass'.
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Calathea lancifolia
Pointed leaves that get longer with age characterize the Calathea lancifolia. The light green leaves are marked by dark green, symmetrically arranged ovals and a dark green leaf margin. The striking purple underside of the leaves rounds off the Calathea lancifolia. The 'Insigne' variety is widespread and grows up to 60 cm high.
Calathea makoyana
The Calathea makoyana develops ovoid leaves that stand out due to their intensive dark green edges. The leaves are mostly shaded light green and show a dark green variegation. Calathea makoyana is also known as "peacock basket marante" because the leaf spots are reminiscent of peacock eyes. The foliage of the plant is particularly nested and therefore very dense. It grows up to 75 cm high.
Calathea roseoptica
The rounded leaves of the Calathea roseoptica are particularly large, light green and have a dark green leaf edge. The artistic drawing of the leaves can take on different colours, with the 'Dottie' variety, for example, it sets strong pink accents. theThe underside of the leaves of the up to 50 cm high Calahea roseoptica is purple. It is widespread in large parts of South America. Other popular varieties include 'Corona' or 'Suprisestar'.
Calathea crocata
The top of the Calathea crocata is blue-green in colour, while the underside of the leaf is purple in colour. It does not have a conspicuous leaf drawing. For the Calathea crocata there is a higher probability of developing its yellow-orange flowers, even in our latitudes. The 'Bicajoux' variety is also special because it has pink flowers. Another popular variety is the 'White Star'. Calathea crocata grows to a maximum height of 60 cm.
Calathea leopardina
The Calathea leopardina develops pointed, light green leaves with dark green variegation. It is one of the more subtle Calathea species. The underside of the leaves of the plant, which can grow to a height of 75 cm, is inconspicuously light green.
Have you recently bought one of the wonderful Calathea plants? Read everything about the plant and its care in our Korbmarant profile.