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scottdurand
05-15-2009, 04:05 PM
I have this Calathea that I do not have an ID for. I've done quite a bit of searching to no avail. It is very velvety and soft although it may not be obvious in the photos.

Banana Gallery - calatheaunknown110 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17388&cat=500&ppuser=3544)

Steve L
05-15-2009, 04:24 PM
Scott, is the flower color yellow. If so, then I'd guess Calathea Villosa.

Steve

scottdurand
05-15-2009, 05:21 PM
Steve, I have yet to see the bloom but I think you are correct. I could not find much on Villosa but the illustration I looked at looks like the right plant. Let me know when are going to New Iberia and maybe we can go together.

Steve L
05-17-2009, 09:16 AM
Mine has bloomed every year for the past 3. It's just now putting on leaves. It's a nice plant. I'll let you when I'm going to Stokes.

Steve

scottdurand
05-17-2009, 10:17 PM
I would assume it's not hardy at all, zone 10 at least?

Steve L
05-18-2009, 07:18 AM
No, it's hardy here, at least for me. One of the few Calatheas that is.

Steve

Gardener972
05-26-2009, 09:17 PM
How easy are Calatheas to grow in a pot? I bought one and am debating taking it back. What conditions do you grow them in?

Steve L
05-27-2009, 07:11 AM
Wish I could answer that question. The only one I have is in the ground.

Steve