{"product_id":"brown-calathea-lutea-plant-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-non-gmo-garden-seeds","title":"Brown Calathea Lutea Plant Seeds for Tropical Garden Growing","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical perennial known for large, broad, upright green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReddish-brown, cigar-shaped bracts create a distinctive ornamental feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall yellow tubular flowers emerge within the brownish bracts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally suited to warm, humid tropical and subtropical environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for shaded tropical gardens, conservatories, and spacious containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds bold tropical foliage and architectural form to garden spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreates an attractive layered look in shaded landscape areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for gardeners seeking an unusual foliage plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be grown in containers where warm, humid conditions are available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers ornamental interest through both foliage and distinctive flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cigar Plant, Pampano, Calathea Lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical perennial herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green foliage, silvery leaf undersides, reddish-brown bracts, yellow flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately two to four metres under suitable tropical growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Partial shade to bright filtered or indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep consistently moist while avoiding waterlogged conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Variable; seed germination can take several weeks under warm, humid conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cover lightly with a thin layer of growing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow generous spacing as the plant develops large foliage and a clumping habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited to tropical and warm subtropical areas; commonly associated with zones ten through twelve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\/Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowers develop after the plant becomes established; maturity varies with growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical gardens, shaded landscapes, conservatories, large containers, ornamental foliage displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species is native from southern Mexico through tropical America and naturally occurs in wet tropical habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the seed-starting medium warm and evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose filtered light or partial shade rather than harsh direct afternoon sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a porous growing medium that retains moisture while draining excess water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain good humidity and protect young seedlings from cold temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location away from humidity and direct sunlight. 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Avoid storing seeds in damp or excessively warm conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique Facts About the Seeds and Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to the prayer plant family, Marantaceae.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts large leaves can change position, becoming more upright at night and flatter during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive reddish-brown bracts surround small yellow tubular flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large leaves have traditional uses as food wrappers in Panama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EdenValleySeeds","offers":[{"title":"100 pcs","offer_id":52757432729912,"sku":"ED-LO-HB-073","price":18.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":52757432762680,"sku":"ED-LO-HB-074","price":60.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":52757432795448,"sku":"ED-LO-HB-075","price":90.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/8394\/8088\/files\/calathea-lutea-tropical-plant.jpg?v=1788502224","url":"https:\/\/edenvalleyseeds.com\/products\/brown-calathea-lutea-plant-seeds-for-planting-heirloom-non-gmo-garden-seeds","provider":"Edenvalleyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}