The calathea family comprises more than 300 cultivars, dozens of which are highly sought after as houseplants. Many calathea types boast bold, contrasting leaf veining that draws the eye and creates a ...

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

Q: My calathea is unhappy … browning leaf tips and poor growth overall. How can I help it improve? A: Welcome to the club. I’ve been in the same boat, along with many houseplant enthusiasts. Calathea ...

Calatheas, native to Central and South America, are tropical plants famous for the striking stripes and veining on their ...

Calathea plants are loved for their magnificent foliage. There are many different varieties, but each is magnificently beautiful, with striking green leaves that look as though they have been painted ...

Calathea, with an estimated 285 species, is the largest genus of Marantaceae and an important component of Neotropical herbaceous diversity. The genus is also of high importance for horticulture as ...

RAPD and ISSR analysis was used to evaluate the genetic variation among 13 cultivars of Calathea across 11 species. In total, 262-marker loci were assessed; of which 252 were polymorphic revealing ...