How to tend a Calathea sanderiana

Also known as: Calathea contamanensis Huber, Calathea sanderiana hort. ex L.Gentil, Maranta sanderiana Sander

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 dark green with pink stripes, lower surface purple red
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