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- The right care of Calathea lancifolia
- What should be considered when casting Calathea lancifolia?
- How is Calathea lancifolia properly fertilized?
- When is Calathea lancifolia best replanted?
- Is cutting necessary?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- How is Calathea lancifolia cared for in winter?
- Tips
The beautifully patterned leaves give the Korbmarante their charm
The right care of Calathea lancifolia
Calathea lancifolia is one of the many species of Korbmarante, which feel in good conditions and in a favorable location in the living room. The care requires some expertise. How to properly maintain Calathea lancifolia.
What should be considered when casting Calathea lancifolia?
The root ball should never completely dry out. The roots may not be directly in the water. Water the ornamental plant regularly with lime-free water or rainwater. Always dump excess irrigation water.
Since Calathea lancifolia only thrives in sufficiently humid conditions, you must spray the leaves regularly in the water. The installation of water bowls is recommended.
How is Calathea lancifolia properly fertilized?
When you fertilize Calathea lancifolia you must not do too much good. It is sufficient if you add some liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water once a month. It is enough half of the dosage indicated on the package.
When is Calathea lancifolia best replanted?
The best time to repot is the early spring. Repotting is only when the root ball has completely rooted the previous pot. Put the calathea in fresh substrate. After repotting you must not give fertilizer for several months.
Is cutting necessary?
If the Calathea lancifolia has become too large, cut the shoots back to one third in the spring. Bloomed flowers and dead leaves cut directly at the base.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
Diseases occur only with wrong care such as waterlogging.
Pests such as spider mites, aphids and thrips make the plant especially in winter too dry room air to create.
How is Calathea lancifolia cared for in winter?
Calathea lancifolia is native to the Brazilian rainforest and tolerates no cold. Even in winter, the ambient temperatures must not fall below 18 degrees.
Tips
Calathea lancifolia is unlike Calathea rufibarba not easy to flower. She is mainly bred for her beautiful leafy jewelry. The lanceolate leaves are dark green and grow up to 30 inches long.