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| General Information | Inflorescence
The Calthea burle-marxii, Green Ice, produces an oval, lime-green inflorescence resembling a basket weave. Small, white flowers will peek from the bracts as they mature. The name "Calathea" of this genus comes from the Greek word "kalathos", meaning a basket and probably refers to the appearance of the flower heads of some species. Calatheas do well in tropical and subtropical climates where the winters are relatively warm. In colder weather they must be cared for indoors close to a source of natural light. Outdoors, it prefers partial shade and moist humid conditions with well drained soil. It can tolerate full sun in favorable soil and humidity conditions.
Calatheas belong in the plant family Marantaceae, within the order of the Zingiberales.
Please review the Zingiberales Planting and Caring page for additional information. | | Plant Characteristics | Blooming
The Calthea burle-marxii, Green Ice is a generous bloomer from Spring to Summer.
Height
The Green Ice is a medium sized plant and reaches 3 to 5 ft. in height when planted in half-shade to shade. Does well in medium containers and can spend some time indoors. Very dramatic in any garden.
Habitat
Prefers partial shade. Moderately humid soil.
Cut Flower
The inflorescences grow in 1 to 2 ft. stalks straight from the ground and are very easy to cut. The flower is very long-lasting in a floral arrangement, and is very popular with florists for its unique color.
This is a gardener-friendly plant and very easy to grow. In a floral arrangement, just add some foliage and large red gingers and enjoy for weeks.
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