How to tend a Calathea concinna

Also known as: Calathea leopardina Regel, Maranta concinna W.Bull, Maranta leopardina W.Bull, Phyllodes leopardinum Kuntze, Calathea concinna (W.Bull) K.Schum., Calathea leopardina var. concinna (W.Bull) Regel, Calathea chantrieri (André) L.H.Bailey & Raffill, Maranta chantrieri André

Watering

Keep soil moist, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in winter

Sunlight

Like half shade, can take 4-5h moderate light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Apply low concentration fertilizers, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and summer

Pruning

Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Brazil
Category
Marantaceae, Calathea
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 10 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers, white flowers
Flower colors
Leaf light green with yellow green stripes
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