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calathea /ˌkaləˈθɪə /nounA tropical American plant which typically has variegated leaves, grown as a greenhouse or indoor plant.- Genus Calathea, family Marantaceae: many species, including the zebra plant.
The maranta and calathea are other such plants....- Good quality calatheas can be produced but careful attention must be given to the production environment.
- Many calatheas have a red or purple underside to their leaves, which adds subterfuge to their pest resistance.
Origin Modern Latin, from Greek kalathos 'basket'. |