Burle Marx Calathea
Calathea burle-marxii
Description | An excellent indoor plant for low-light situations. This low-growing variety features icy-blue leaves with dark green tiger stripes and purple undersides. Happy with indirect bright light, but will also thrive with fluorescent lighting, making it a great choice for the office. This non-toxic plant is safe for pets. |
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Light | Bright Indirect Light |
Watering | Allow soil to dry between waterings. |
Blooms | Prized for foliage |
Mature Size | Reaches 20 in. tall, 10 to 16 in. wide, in containers. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Houseplant |
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Foliage Color | Variegated |
Care | Provide well-draining soil- regular potting mix or potting mix with sand. Does well with bright, indirect light. Do not expose to direct sun. Can also thrive with fluorescent lighting. Allow soil to dry occasionally- do not keep constantly wet. Prefers humidity. Feed with a standard houseplant fertilizer during periods of growth. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.