{"id":20803,"date":"2021-06-16T00:39:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T04:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=20803"},"modified":"2023-01-13T00:58:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T05:58:55","slug":"calathea-species","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Calathea Species: List Of The Most Beautiful Basket Marants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The variety of the Calathea gives every room a pleasant climate. Here you will find a summary of the most popular and beautiful Calathea species and varieties.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Basket marants (Calathea<\/em> ) can be found in many apartments as decorative, evergreen exotic species. But the variety of species and varieties is greater than one might initially think. We introduce you to some of the most beautiful Calathea species with pictures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_species_Calathea_orbifolia\"><\/span>Calathea species: Calathea orbifolia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d708127044\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d708127044\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_species_Calathea_orbifolia\" title=\"Calathea species: Calathea orbifolia\">Calathea species: Calathea orbifolia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_ornata\" title=\"Calathea ornata\">Calathea ornata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_warscewiczii\" title=\"Calathea warscewiczii\">Calathea warscewiczii<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_rufibarba\" title=\"Calathea rufibarba\">Calathea rufibarba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_lancifolia\" title=\"Calathea lancifolia\">Calathea lancifolia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_makoyana\" title=\"Calathea makoyana\">Calathea makoyana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_roseoptica\" title=\"Calathea roseoptica\">Calathea roseoptica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_crocata\" title=\"Calathea crocata\">Calathea crocata<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/calathea-species\/#Calathea_leopardina\" title=\"Calathea leopardina\">Calathea leopardina<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The <em>Calathea orbifolia<\/em> is one of the most popular Calathea species. Its dark green leaves are adorned with symmetrical, light green to silver-gray longitudinal stripes. The rounded, wavy leaves have a silvery green underside. The <em>Calathea orbifolia<\/em> is up to 100 cm high and is, therefore, one of the largest species. In her, the nyctinasty &#8211; the leaf movement between day and night &#8211; is particularly pronounced.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/d1f4f9fb06bf5fce49299bb7af369693.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_ornata\"><\/span>Calathea ornata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Calathea ornata<\/em> is a very special species. Its leaves are colored dark green on the upper side and provided with symmetrical pink stripes that are somewhat reminiscent of pinstripes: The species name <em>ornata<\/em> does not mean &#8220;decorated&#8221; for nothing. The underside of the leaf of <em>Calathea ornata<\/em> is dark red in color. The &#8216;Beauty Star&#8217; variety, in particular, has beautiful foliage. The plant becomes wider than it is tall: a low 40 to 50 cm is the final height of the decorated basket margin. For this, however, it develops all the longer leaves &#8211; one can be as long as 60 cm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/98cc3fe216673cae81a5915d5273dbbf.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_warscewiczii\"><\/span>Calathea warscewiczii<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Calathea warscewiczii<\/em> is native to the tropical regions of Central America. The velvety dark green leaves have light green or reddish leaf markings and are dark red on the underside. <em>Calathea warscewiczii<\/em> often produces brilliant white flowers in our latitudes in January or February. The plant needs more space than most other Calathea species because it can grow up to 200 cm high and also very wide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/ficus-ginseng-planting-and-care-of-chinese-fig\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ficus Ginseng: Planting And Care Of Chinese Fig<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/b7be4fc26eb798396f3a8f9b412db63c.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_rufibarba\"><\/span>Calathea rufibarba<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the leaves of <em>Calathea rufibarba get<\/em> older, they change color. The young leaves have a striking shade between light and dark green that fades with age. The long, narrow leaf shape with wavy edges is striking. The underside of the leaf is colored a beautiful red-violet. The <em>Calathea rufibarba grows<\/em> up to 60 cm high. Popular varieties are, for example, &#8216;Wavestar&#8217; or &#8216;Elger Grass&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6e254466b26d27025be683b5577ee2bb.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: To keep your plants green and fresh for a long time, it is important to fertilize them regularly. A plant fertilizer is suitable for all Calathea species. Thanks to its adapted nutrient ratio, it not only provides the plants with ideal nutrients but also ensures healthy soil life. We trust completely in natural raw materials and do not use animal ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/rubber-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica): Expert Tips On Care, Pruning And Propagation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_lancifolia\"><\/span>Calathea lancifolia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Calathea lancifolia is<\/em> characterized by pointed leaves that grow longer with age. The light green leaves are marked by dark green, symmetrically arranged ovals, and a dark green leaf edge. The striking purple-colored underside of the leaves rounds off the image of <em>Calathea lancifolia<\/em>. The &#8216;Insigne&#8217; variety is widespread and can grow up to 60 cm high.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6523b9f0ebb61f9971bd4c5a0d73a8d3.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_makoyana\"><\/span>Calathea makoyana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Calathea makoyana has<\/em> egg-shaped leaves that stand out with an intense dark green edge. The leaves are mostly shaded light green and show dark green variegation. <em>Calathea makoyana<\/em> is also known as the &#8220;peacock basket marante&#8221; because the leaf spots are reminiscent of peacock eyes. The foliage of the plant is particularly nested and therefore very dense. It grows up to 75 cm high.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1968600f2fcb87f4feee0c5fe6423318.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_roseoptica\"><\/span>Calathea roseoptica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rounded leaves of <em>Calathea roseoptica<\/em> are particularly large, light green, and have a dark green leaf margin. The artistic drawing of the leaves can take on different colors, with the &#8216;Dottie&#8217; variety, for example, it sets strong pink accents. The underside of the leaf of the up to 50 cm high <em>Calathea roseoptica<\/em> is purple in color. It is common in large parts of South America. Other popular varieties are, for example, &#8216;Corona&#8217; or &#8216;Suprisestar&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1855f6b30d1b3840b4863a2e1dd4b416.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_crocata\"><\/span>Calathea crocata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The upper side of the leaf of <em>Calathea crocata<\/em> is blue-green in color, while the underside of the leaf takes on a purple color. It does not have a conspicuous drawing on the leaves. The <em>Calathea crocata<\/em> is also more likely to develop its yellow-orange flowers in our latitudes. The &#8216;Bicajoux&#8217; variety is also special because it flowers pink. Another popular variety is the &#8216;White Star&#8217;. <em>Calathea crocata grows<\/em> to a maximum height of 60 cm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/106524a7691b2ffc5bbd82a659156623.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calathea_leopardina\"><\/span>Calathea leopardina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <em>Calathea leopardina develops<\/em> pointed, light green leaves with dark green variegation. It is one of the more subtle Calathea species. The underside of the leaves of the up to 75 cm tall plant is discreetly colored light green.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6e4f86c5558e3a82c04992fe9935901d.jpg\" alt=\"Calathea species: list &amp; pictures of the most beautiful basket marants\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The variety of the Calathea gives every room a pleasant climate. Here you will find a summary of the most popular and beautiful Calathea species and varieties. Basket marants (Calathea ) can be found in many apartments as decorative, evergreen exotic species. 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