Calathea louisiae 'Electric Shock' 
('Electric Shock' Calathea)

Origin:  Hybrid
Family:  Marantaceae
Light:  Part-full shade
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Foliage:  Variegated, showy, deciduous, cream with irregular splashes in center of leaf
Soil:  Well-drained, moist, humus-rich
Water:  Moderate
Fertilizer:  Time Release during growing season, use half strength of that on label
Uses:  Groundcover, foliage, woodland setting, shade garden, mass plant, hanging basket, container, tropical garden
Propagation:  Rootball divisions

Comments:  Calathea louisiae 'Electric Shock' or 'Electric Shock' Calathea is an exquisite tropical foliage plant with a low, clumping growth habit.  It is a showy tropical hybrid.  Calathes louisiae 'Electric Shock has glossy, variegated, deep green foliage with cream, somewhat ruffled with irregular flame-like splashes in the leaf center.  The foliage variegation varies with different light exposure.  Calathea louisiae 'Electric Shock' is easily propagated from rootball divisions and thrives best in well-drained, moist soil in a partly shady to shady environment.  It loves humidity and on hot Summer days, it enjoys being misted.  Sit 'Electric Shock' Calathea in tray of water on top of gravels.  It is an excellent candidate for the shade garden.  Mass plant CaIathea louisiae 'Electric Shock' as lovely ground covers under tall trees or in the shade garden or in a woodland setting.  It looks exquisite in hanging baskets.  'Electric Shock' Calathea can also be container cultivated for colder areas and brought indoors for the Winter for a tropical atmosphere.  It makes an ideal foliage plant for the home or office.  Calathea 'Electric shock'  is a terrific showstopper and  easily strikes up a conversation.

USDA Zones:  10-11

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