Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Central America, South America
Types
not available
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Spider Mites
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
CALATHEA
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Calathea
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Calathea
In German
Ground Orchid
Calathea
In French
Ground Orchid
Calathea
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Calathea
In Greek
Ground Orchid
Calathea
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Calathea
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Calathea
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Calathea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ground Orchid and Calathea
Wondering what are the properties of Ground Orchid and Calathea? We provide you with everything About Ground Orchid and Calathea. Ground Orchid doesn't have thorns and Calathea doesn't have thorns. Also Ground Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Ground Orchid has allergic reactions like Unknown and Calathea has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Ground Orchid and Calathea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Calathea
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Calathea is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Calathea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Calathea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Calathea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Calathea is Not Available.
Ground Orchid and Calathea Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Calathea physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Calathea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Calathea are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Calathea flower color: Not Available
- Calathea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ground Orchid and Calathea
Care of Ground Orchid and Calathea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calathea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.