Bijao Leaf

Calathea cyclophora, Marantaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (fruiting)High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BulletwoodManilkara bidentata

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Cinnamon Ice Cream BeanInga cinnamomea

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

LamutPouteria reticulata

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Panama Hat PlantCarludovica palmata

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Sweet IngaInga laurina

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Golden CalatheaCalathea lutea

Related Calathea species show competition for filtered light and soil resources in understory environments

Uses

Functions

Food WrappingErosion ControlUnderstory Coverage

Edible Parts

LeavesRhizome

Medicinal Uses

Wound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Bijao Leaf grow in?

Bijao Leaf grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Bijao Leaf?

Good companions for Bijao Leaf include Bulletwood, Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean, Lamut, Panama Hat Plant, Sweet Inga.

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