Leren

Calathea allouia, Marantaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

JatobaHymenaea courbaril

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Golden CalatheaCalathea lutea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Shining Ice Cream BeanInga coruscans

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

African MoringaMoringa stenopetala

Nutrient AccumulationShade Provision

Silk Oil BeanPentaclethra filamentosa

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Spotted GliricidiaGliricidia maculata

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Elephant Foot YamAmorphophallus paeoniifolius

Both have extensive underground storage systems that compete for soil space and nutrients in tropical environments

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionUnderstory Ground CoverHabitat Creation

Edible Parts

RootsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Leren grow in?

Leren grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Leren?

Good companions for Leren include Jatoba, Golden Calathea, Shining Ice Cream Bean, African Moringa, Silk Oil Bean.

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