Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
sanderiana
ID:
343753

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Gentil

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pl. Cult. Serres Jard. Bot. Brux. 43 (1907), nomen.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343085



Common Names

  • Sanderiana Calathea
  • Sanderiana Plant
  • Sanderiana Leaf


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Description

Calathea sanderiana (also called Sander's Calathea, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen perennial native to Brazil. It has deep green leaves with white and purple stripes and grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Calathea sanderiana is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Calathea sanderiana flower is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow and purple accents. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calathea sanderiana is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months.

Where to Find Calathea sanderiana

Calathea sanderiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Calathea sanderiana FAQ

What type of soil is best for Calathea sanderiana?

Calathea sanderiana prefers a soil that is well-draining and rich in organic matter.

How much light does Calathea sanderiana need?

Calathea sanderiana prefers bright indirect light.

How often should I water Calathea sanderiana?

Calathea sanderiana should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Calathea genus

Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua, Calathea regalis,

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

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