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Inflorescence
The Calthea lutea, Cigar
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.
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.
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| Plant Characteristics |
Blooming
The Calathea lutea, Cigar 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.
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.
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