Calathea

Verbena

About Calathea and Verbena

Calathea

Verbena

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

Central America, South America

America, Europe

Types

Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

30050

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm10.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Spider Mites

Butterflies

Allergy

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALATHEA

Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Calathea

Verbena

In Hindi

Calathea

verbena

In German

Calathea

Eisenkraut

In French

Calathea

verveine

In Spanish

Calathea

Verbena

In Greek

Calathea

λουίζα

In Portuguese

Calathea

verbena

In Polish

Calathea

werbena

In Latin

Calathea

Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Lamiales

Family

Marantaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Calathea

Verbena

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

300250

1 27800

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Properties of Calathea and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Calathea and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Calathea and Verbena. Calathea doesn't have thorns and Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Calathea does not have fragrant flowers. Calathea has allergic reactions like and Verbena 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 Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Calathea and Verbena

Season and care of Calathea and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Calathea is and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Calathea and Verbena Physical Information

Calathea and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Verbena are as follows:

Calathea flower color:
Calathea leaf color:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Calathea and Verbena

Care of Calathea and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.