How to tend a Calathea insignis
Also known as: Calathea insignis Petersen, Calathea insignis Petersen ex Eggers, Calathea quadratispica Woodson, Calathea sclerobractea K.Schum., Phyllodes insignis Kuntze, Phyllodes insigne (Petersen) Kuntze
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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 color a mixture of dark green and pale green, lower surface fuchsia
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