Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Calathea
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Calathea
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Calathea
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Calathea
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Calathea
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Calathea
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Calathea
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Calathea
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Calathea
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Brassicales
Family
Marantaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Calathea and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Calathea and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Calathea and Dame's Rocket. Calathea doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Calathea does not have fragrant flowers. Calathea has allergic reactions like and Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Calathea and Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calathea and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Calathea and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Calathea and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Calathea and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Care of Calathea and Dame's Rocket
Care of Calathea and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.