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Silver Belle
Calathea bella

Marantaceae

Short-stalked; leaves round, dark olive with silver blotches, and edges that may curl.

Plant Form or Habit: spreading

Plant Use: pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: white

Blooming Period:

Height: up to 2 feet

Width: to 2 feet

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: low

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Responds to high humidity; leaf margins may burn in low humidity. Grows best in filtered light. Keep soil evenly moist.

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