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This is a small Calathea, only growing to about 15" tall, with wonderful foliage.
The leaves are pale green with dark green markings radiating out from the mid-vein.
The undersides of the leaves are purplish.
Calathea sp. Burle Marx is a perfect ground cover in a shady area. It is also a wonderful container plant for a shady patio or a house plant. It thrives in the shade in moist, rich, well-drained soil. It is hardy to Zone 10.
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