Life Span
Not Available
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Orbiculate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Spider Mites
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antioxidants
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, 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
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
CALATHEA
  
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
Common Name
Calathea
  
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
In Hindi
Calathea
  
झरबेरी पेड़
  
In German
Calathea
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Calathea
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
Calathea
  
Árbol de fresa
  
In Greek
Calathea
  
φράουλα δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Calathea
  
medronheiro
  
In Polish
Calathea
  
Strawberry Tree
  
In Latin
Calathea
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Marantaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Calathea
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Calathea and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Calathea and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is Not Available and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Calathea and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Calathea and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Calathea flower color: Not Available
Calathea leaf color: Not Available
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Calathea and Strawberry Tree
Care of Calathea and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.