Calathea lutea, Cigar Calathea

Inflorescence

The Calthea lutea, Cigar Calathea produces a reddish-brown inflorescence of waxy, nested bracts resembling a long cigar. Pleated, oval shaped leaves have a silvered underside and are wide and attractive. Small, yellow flowers will peek from the bracts as they mature.

Calatheas belong in the plant family Marantaceae, within the order of the Zingiberales.

Please review the Zingiberales Planting and Caring page for additional information.

Blooming

The Calathea lutea, Cigar Calathea is a generous bloomer from Spring to Summer.

Height

The Cigar Calathea is a medium sized plant and reaches 6 to 10 ft. in height.  Does well in large containers and can spend some time indoors.  Very dramatic presence 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 unusual shape.br />

This is a gardener-friendly plant and very easy to grow. In a floral arrangement, just add some foliage and large pink gingers and enjoy for weeks.