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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea Maui Queen
Calathea
The Calathea Maui Queen is a classic tropical houseplant known for its distinctive foliage featuring a feathered, lime-green pattern against a dark forest-green background. As a member of the prayer plant family, its leaves show subtle movement, folding slightly at night. This cultivar is ideal for adding lush texture and color contrast to indoor spaces that receive indirect or filtered light.
Calathea Maui Queen is a striking tropical foliage plant prized for its bold, variegated leaves with deep green centers and vibrant lime-green margins. It serves as an elegant statement piece for indoor environments with moderate to low light.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light to low light; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the foliage.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water if tap water has high mineral content to avoid tip burn.
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Mature size
18-24 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
11-12 (typically grown as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions)
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain consistent humidity levels above 50% to prevent leaf-edge browning, which is common in dry indoor environments.
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Climate note
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is rare in indoor houseplant settings.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light to low light; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, water-soluble liquid fertilizer at half-strength once a month during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Remove older, yellowing, or damaged leaves at the base of the stem to maintain an tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity levels above 50% to prevent leaf-edge browning, which is common in dry indoor environments.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
18-24 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial.
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Spacing
18-24 inches for display groupings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Primarily grown for its foliage; flowering is rare in indoor houseplant settings.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12 (typically grown as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions)
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Temperature
Thrives in temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use distilled or filtered water if tap water has high mineral content to avoid tip burn.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains moisture while allowing airflow.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for indoor container gardening; use pots with drainage holes to ensure healthy root development.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, broad, lance-shaped leaves with high-contrast lime and dark green feathered variegation.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves should show clear, feathered variegation; maintain the lime-green edges and dark green mid-rib patterns consistently.
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Fruit Flower Look
N/A
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers should not be expected; focus on foliage health and appearance.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a clumping, upright-to-spreading form without woody stems.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense mound of vibrant, patterned foliage filling a container.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Produces a clump of broad, lance-shaped leaves with distinct color patterns on long petioles arising from the base.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure foliage arrangement is basal; avoid depicting woody or trunk-like structures.
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Plant Faqs
Why are my Calathea leaf tips turning brown? Low humidity or mineral buildup from tap water often causes brown tips; try using distilled water. Does Calathea Maui Queen need direct sun? No, direct sun will damage the leaves; provide bright, filtered, or indirect light. How large does this plant get indoors? Expect it to reach approximately 18 to 24 inches in height and width.
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Root Look
Healthy, white to tan fibrous roots typical of tropical foliage liners.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, peat-rich potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, tender plug with several compact, clearly variegated leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young leaves are smaller than mature foliage but display characteristic lime-green and dark-green variegation early on.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Maui Queen. This is Calathea Maui Queen, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the lush indoor garden you want to create. Notice the defining beauty of its broad, lance-shaped leaves, featuring a striking contrast of dark green centers and bright lime-green margins. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to a permanent container once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Calathea Maui Queen is a beautiful tropical foliage plant defined by its striking lime and dark green variegated leaves. It is an excellent choice for adding lush, textured greenery to any indoor environment with filtered light.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Calathea Maui Queen Tropical Houseplants
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