Golden Calathea

Calathea lutea, Marantaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerMulch MakerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (preferred)

Water

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

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Santa MariaCalophyllum brasiliense

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

LerenCalathea allouia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Cacay NutCaryodendron orinocense

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Patauá PalmOenocarpus bataua

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Chicle TreeManilkara chicle

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

PiquiCaryocar villosum

Shade ProvisionNutrient AccumulationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Clery RootCalathea macrosepala

Congeneric Calathea species compete for similar understory light conditions and root space

Bijao LeafCalathea cyclophora

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

Uses

Functions

Leaf WrappingNatural PackagingSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Wound DressingTraditional Wrapping

Common Questions

What zones does Golden Calathea grow in?

Golden Calathea grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Golden Calathea?

Good companions for Golden Calathea include Santa Maria, Leren, Cacay Nut, Patauá Palm, Chicle Tree.

Design guilds with Golden Calathea and see companion relationships visually.

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