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Calathea rufibarba
Scientific Name: Goeppertia rufibarba
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Calathea rufibarba plant details
Calathea rufibarba is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calathea rufibarba
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: marantaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calathea rufibarba
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Calathea rufibarba
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- bright shade - shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
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