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- Calathea comes in many different ways
- There are many different types of Calathea
- Calathea is at home in the South American rainforest
- Known Calathea species for indoor culture
- Tips
The Calathea crocata delights with its orange flowers
Calathea comes in many different ways
The Calathea or Basket Marant is a plant that is at home in the rainforest. There are over 300 different species, of which only a small part is suitable for the room culture. Not all species are cared for because of the flowers.
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The Calathea belongs to the arrowroot plants, of which there are many different types. Not all types of non-toxic plants can be cultivated in our latitudes.
Since the care of Korbmarante is not unproblematic and requires some expertise, calathea often does not bloom. Some species like the Calathea lancifolia do not bloom at all. They are mainly drawn because of their beautiful leaf colorations.
The palette of leaf colors ranges from light green and dark green to reddish to brown shades.
Calathea is at home in the South American rainforest
The Calathea is native to the South American rainforest in the Amazon. There it is exposed to neither frost nor direct sunlight. If your needs for care and location are right, the basket marrow will thrive well. She can then live many years.
Care should be taken to ensure that the calathea is neither too dry nor too wet. The basket edge reacts with discolored or rolling leaves to incorrect watering and excessive fertilizer loads.
Calathea's location is a flower window that faces north, east or west. South windows are usually too sunny. Here you should shadow the Calathea at least at lunchtime. You can also keep the plant in a rather dark place in the room. Avoid drafts at the location.
Known Calathea species for indoor culture
The flower color and flowering time depends on the species. Most basket martens bloom in spring, but there are also species that bear flowers in summer.
Tips
Humidity plays a big role in calathea. It should never be lower than 70 degrees. If necessary, increase it by setting up water bowls and spraying the leaves with lime-free rainwater.