Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Calathea
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Calathea
रजत बाबा
In German
Calathea
Silver Sage
In French
Calathea
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Calathea
silver Sage
In Greek
Calathea
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Calathea
silver Sage
In Polish
Calathea
silver Sage
In Latin
Calathea
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Marantaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Calathea and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Calathea and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Calathea and Silver Sage. Calathea doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Calathea does not have fragrant flowers. Calathea has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Calathea and Silver Sage
Season and care of Calathea and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calathea and Silver Sage Physical Information
Calathea and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Silver Sage are as follows:
Care of Calathea and Silver Sage
Care of Calathea and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.