Calathea 'Maui Queen'
calathea 'Maui Queen'
A tropical, evergreen, clump-forming perennial, grown as a foliage houseplant. The leathery leaves, to 20cm long, are dark green with pale green markings along the midrib. During the day the leaves are held out; at night they move to an upright position, showing thier purple undersides
Synonyms
Calathea 'Maui Queen'Calathea louisae 'Maui Queen'
see moreCalathea 'Maori Queen'
Calathea mauwi
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Marantaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Goeppertia are evergreen rhizomatous perennials forming clumps of elliptic leaves, often attractively-patterned; racemes of small tubular flowers are seldom produced in cultivation. Previously included within the genus Calathea
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in houseplant potting compost in bright, indirect or filtered light, with high humidity, draught-free conditions and a constant temperature. When in growth water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Pot annually in late spring
Propagation
Propagte by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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