Calathea Lutea (Cigar Calathea) Live Plant

Calathea Lutea (Cigar Calathea) Live Plant | Large Tropical Indoor & Outdoor Ornamental Plant

Create a bold tropical statement with the Calathea Lutea (Cigar Calathea) Live Plant, a stunning ornamental foliage plant admired for its large paddle-shaped leaves and impressive architectural appearance. Also known as the Cigar Calathea, this evergreen tropical plant is perfect for enhancing gardens, patios, balconies, indoor spaces, and landscape designs.

Its lush green foliage features a striking silvery underside, while mature plants produce unique cigar-shaped flower bracts that give the plant its popular common name. With its dramatic foliage and elegant growth habit, Calathea Lutea is a favorite among landscape designers and tropical plant collectors.

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation in warm climates, this low-maintenance plant adds year-round beauty and freshness to any setting.

Key Features

✔ Large tropical foliage with an elegant architectural look
✔ Attractive paddle-shaped leaves with silvery undersides
✔ Produces distinctive cigar-shaped flower bracts on mature plants
✔ Ideal for indoor décor, patios, balconies, and landscaping
✔ Easy to grow and low-maintenance
✔ Excellent ornamental plant for tropical gardens

Plant Information

Botanical Name: Calathea lutea (Syn. Goeppertia lutea)
Common Names: Calathea Lutea, Cigar Calathea, Havana Cigar Plant
Plant Type: Tropical Evergreen Foliage Plant
Foliage Color: Deep Green with Silvery Underside
Growth Habit: Upright Clump-Forming
Sunlight Requirement: Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade
Watering: Moderate (Keep soil evenly moist)
Humidity: Medium to High
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Difficulty Level: Easy

Care Instructions

Grow in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Place the plant in bright filtered light or partial shade, avoiding harsh afternoon sun. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist without becoming waterlogged. Maintain moderate to high humidity for lush foliage and feed with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.

Benefits

Large ornamental leaves create a tropical landscape effect
Excellent focal plant for indoor and outdoor spaces
Ideal for patios, balconies, gardens, and resorts
Easy-care plant suitable for beginners
Adds lush greenery and texture to any landscape
Perfect for tropical plant collectors

Ideal For

Home Gardens
Indoor Décor
Balcony Gardens
Terrace Gardens
Landscape Borders
Resort & Hotel Landscaping
Decorative Containers

Bring tropical elegance to your home or garden with the Calathea Lutea (Cigar Calathea) Live Plant. Order online from Seed2Plants and enjoy a premium ornamental foliage plant that transforms any space with its impressive leaves and lush tropical appeal.