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