Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is 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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Calathea
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Calathea
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Calathea
Kracher penstemon
In French
Calathea
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Calathea
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Calathea
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Calathea
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Calathea
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Calathea
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Marantaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon. Calathea doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Calathea does not have fragrant flowers. Calathea has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Calathea and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.