Calathea 'Julia'

Scientific Name: Goeppertia 'Julia'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

10a-12

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Calathea 'Julia' plant details

Calathea 'Julia' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, green, variegated and white foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calathea 'Julia'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: marantaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calathea 'Julia'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Calathea ‘Julia’ is a showy tropical that displays oval leaves highly patterned with green chevrons and accents of rosy pink and silver. The leaf undersides are reddish maroon, adding even more color. Grows in a compact, clumping habit. Peacock plants make interesting accents for shady containers.

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How to Grow Calathea 'Julia'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant