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0Calathea lutea (Aubl.) E.Mey. ex Schult.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Marantaceae · Genus: Calathea1
- Native distribution
- Tauramena, Caribbean, Middle America, South America, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Puncertain3
- Synonyms
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14 synonyms
- Calathea cachibou (Jacq.) Lindl.
- Calathea cachibou (Jacq.) Lindl. ex Horan.
- Calathea discolor G.Mey.
- Calathea lutea (Aubl.) E.Mey.
- Calathea lutea (Aubl.) G.Mey.
- Calathea magnifica C.V.Morton & Skutch
- Maranta argentea W.Bull
- Maranta cachibou Jacq.
- Maranta casupo Jacq.
- Maranta disticha Buc'hoz
- Maranta lutea Aubl.
- Phrynium casupo (Jacq.) Roscoe
- Phrynium luteum (Aubl.) Sweet
- Phyllodes lutea (Aubl.) Kuntze
Calathea lutea, called the bijao, cigar calathea, Cuban cigar, Mexican cigar plant, Habana cigar, and pampano, is a species of flowering plant from the genus Calathea in the family Marantaceae. It is native to Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles and Windward Is.
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Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Calathea lutea · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Especies de Flora identificadas en mesetas de Aguamaco, El Oso, valle aluvial del Rio Caja y Chitamena, Municipio de Tau) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q3650073 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Calathea lutea 2.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Calathea lutea · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightshade
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Calathea tip: Wants soft (rain or filtered) water; brown leaf edges mean dry air or hard water.
Calathea lutea – what to know
Calathea lutea – family: Marantaceae, genus: Calathea. Native range: Tauramena, Caribbean, Middle America, South America, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyan…. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: medium; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Calathea species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Calathea lutea?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Calathea lutea need?
It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.
How cold can Calathea lutea get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Calathea lutea toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Calathea
Data sources: GBIF.org – Calathea lutea (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q3650073 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Calathea lutea 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Calathea lutea (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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