The calathea family comprises more than 300 cultivars, dozens of which are highly sought after as houseplants. Many calathea types boast bold, contrasting leaf veining that draws the eye and creates a ...

Q: My calathea is unhappy … browning leaf tips and poor growth overall. How can I help it improve? A: Welcome to the club. I’ve been in the same boat, along with many houseplant enthusiasts. Calathea ...

Calathea plants are loved for their magnificent foliage. There are many different varieties, but each is magnificently beautiful, with striking green leaves that look as though they have been painted ...

Calatheas, native to Central and South America, are tropical plants famous for the striking stripes and veining on their ...

Indoor plants are a great option for those who have little yard space for an outdoor garden. One houseplant in particular, calatheas, are grown for their stunning foliage. The top sides of the leaves ...

The Calathea orbifolia is the diva of the house plant world. It doesn't tolerate low humidity, and absolutely hates being thirsty — but too much water is no good either. One thing you don't have to ...

RAPD and ISSR analysis was used to evaluate the genetic variation among 13 cultivars of Calathea across 11 species. In total, 262-marker loci were assessed; of which 252 were polymorphic revealing ...

Calathea, with an estimated 285 species, is the largest genus of Marantaceae and an important component of Neotropical herbaceous diversity. The genus is also of high importance for horticulture as ...