Loesner’s Calathea

Calathea loesneri  MacBride ‘Lotus Pink’

ka-la-THEE-ah LOZE-ner-eye

(Pronunciation note:   Although some sources use the pronunciation ka-LAY-the-ah, STD, who we take to be the ultimate authority, uses ka-la-THEE-ah)

Marantaceae

Explanation of name:  Generic name from kalathos, Greek for basket.  Loesner is a personal name.

Natural Range:  Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia

Recognition: Large lemon-lime colored leaves. Tall spikes that tower over the foliage holding pale pink lotus type flowers

Landscape uses: Because it blooms in the shade, this plant is suited to indirect light and interiorscaping.