More about the plant below:
Kalatea (Calathea)
category : potted
position : partial shade
height : up to 1 m
wintering : room, 16-18oC
reaction soil : acidic
preferences soil : fertile, humus, permeable
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green, green-white, red, green- red, purple, purple-white, red-white, green-yellow
color of flowers : yellow, orange, white, pink, purple
shape : raised, tufted
period flowering : April-June
seed : -
reproduction:division of clumps, root suckers
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : rooms
pace of growth : fast
Kalatea - silhouetteStand for kalateaKalatea irrigationFertilizing kalateaKalatea - transplantingCalathea protectionAdviceKalatea - silhouette
Calatea has large, oval or oblong leaves. In most forms, they are almost creamy in color and have dark green spots.Kalatea is an excellent counterpoint in compositions with flowering plants, especially in window decorations.
Some species (eg Calathea crocata) develop yellow cone-shaped flowers in January and February. Kalatea belongs to the so-called plants on a short day, meaning it blooms when the daily exposure period is less than a certain critical value; if the exposure time is longer, the plants will not bloom.
Stand for Kalatea
The best growing conditions are in semi-shaded places, e.g. in warm winter gardens.The temperature should remain at the level of 16-18 degrees Celsius, the enemy of plants is drafts and cold.
Kalatea irrigation
Water generously in summer, moderately in winter. We use lukewarm water for watering. Kalatealikes positions with high air humidity, therefore it is advisable to sprinkle the plants frequently.
Fertilizing kalatei
We supply moderately; every two weeks the plants are fertilized with half of the recommended dose of fertilizer for plants with decorative leaves.In winter, fertilize the plants every four weeks.
Kalatea - transplanting
In spring, plants are planted in peat substrate, additionally it can be enriched with expanded clay.Larger specimens can be divided and multiplied.
Protection of kalatei
In conditions of reduced air humidity, the risk of scales and spider mites increases.
Tip
To accelerate the flowering of Calathea Crocata, plants should not be exposed to more than 10 hours a day in autumn.
