Calathea plant named ‘HGV23’

Abstract

‘HGV23’ is a new and distinctive variety of Calathea variety which is characterized by unique variegation and inflorescence. ‘HGV23’ exhibits a foliar variegation pattern of conspicuous bands radially extending from a yellow-green blotch in the central zone of the foliage transitioning to a combination of light and dark green with yellow green distally on the adaxial surface. Dark green mature abaxial foliar surfaces with variegation pattern consisting of broad blotches of color radially transitioning from green to greyed-purple. Alternating raceme inflorescence with floral bracts producing small translucent white and purple flowers. ‘HGV23’ has shown to express these characteristics consistently and stable from generation to generation.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A new and distinct variety of  Calathea  plant named ‘HGV23’, substantially as described and illustrated herein.