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- Calathea rufibarba care - Tips for care
- How do you properly pour Calathea rufibarba?
- How often do you need to fertilize Calathea rufibarba?
- Is the basket edge cut?
- When do you have to repot Calathea rufibarba?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- How is Calathea rufibarba overwintered?
- Tips
The Calathea rufibarba is an attractive, easy-care indoor plant
Calathea rufibarba care - Tips for care
Calathea rufibarba is a basket marant that stands out for its pretty yellow flowers. Taking care of this rainforest plant is not easy. Only if you properly care for Calathea rufibarba, the ornamental plant will also thrive in the living room.
How do you properly pour Calathea rufibarba?
You must pour Calathea rufibarba with tact. The root ball must not be completely dry, nor does the basket mara endure waterlogging. Therefore, water regularly during the growth phase. Excess irrigation water pour off immediately.
Increase the humidity in the location sufficiently. It should never be below 80 percent.
For pouring and spraying use rainwater or lime-free tap water.
How often do you need to fertilize Calathea rufibarba?
Calathea rufibarba does not need a lot of nutrients. You should therefore handle the fertilizer rather sparingly. It is sufficient if you provide them with liquid fertilizer once a month.
Is the basket edge cut?
In spring, you may cut back Calathea rufibarba. Shorten the shoots one-third of the length. You should also cut out blooming flowers and dried leaves.
You can also propagate the Calathea rufibarba over cuttings that you cut in spring.
When do you have to repot Calathea rufibarba?
When the pot of Calathea rufibarba is fully rooted, it will be time for repotting.The best time for this is the early spring.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
Waterlogging can cause decay of roots and shoots.
Especially in winter, when the humidity is lower anyway, you have to pay attention to pests:
How is Calathea rufibarba overwintered?
Calathea rufibarba does not tolerate frost or even low room temperatures. They should not fall below 18 degrees in winter either.
Calathea rufibarba gets well when you bring it to a place in winter where it is light for less than twelve hours. This stimulates the plant to bloom.
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Calathea rufibarba is an evergreen houseplant with monochrome leaves, unlike, for example, Calathea crocata. With a stature height of up to 70 centimeters, it is not as tall as Calathea warscewiczii.