How is the Calathea poured correctly?
It is essential to avoid the Calathea standing too wet or too dry. It doesn't tolerate waterlogging any more than dry balls. The root ball must always be slightly damp.
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To the to water and spraying the leaves use slightly warmed, lime-free water; rainwater is best.
What should be considered when fertilizing the basket margin?
The Calathea needs little fertilizer. It also reacts to excessive fertilizer doses yellow leaves.
It is sufficient if you provide the basket marante with a little liquid fertilizer at monthly intervals from April to September.
There is no fertilization in winter and after repotting.
Does the calathea have to be cut?
You can cut off dried, brown leaves and dead flowers at any time.
In spring, cut shoot cuttings when you have the Propagate Calathea want.
When is repotting necessary?
It is repotted in spring when the previous pot has become too small. Don't use too nutrient-rich
Potting soil. Pour the basket margin well.After repotting, the Calathea should not be used for several weeks fertilize.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
Diseases only occur when the care is not right. Waterlogging or dryness of the balls in particular lead to illnesses.
Pests mainly occur in winter when the room air is very dry. It refers to
- Spider mites
- Aphids
- Thrips
Spider mites can be observed relatively frequently. Cover the substrate and place the calathea in the shower to rinse off the pests.
Why do the leaves of the basket marante stand up at night?
The basket marante adopts its "sleeping posture" in the evening. She puts the leaves upwards. It is a completely natural process. In the morning the leaves fold up again.
Which ambient temperatures are ideal?
The Calathea likes it warm. In summer temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees are ideal. Even in winter it shouldn't get too cold. It shouldn't get colder than 18 degrees at the location.
Is the Calathea hardy?
The Calathea comes from the rainforests of South America. It is not used to frost and cannot even tolerate temperatures below 15 degrees plus. You can therefore grow a basket marante in a partially shaded place in the flower window all year round.
In winter, give a little less water, but increase the humidity, especially if the plant is near a heater. You shouldn't fertilize at all in winter.
Tips
Not all species of Calathea are made because of that blossoms drawn. Calathea lancifolia, for example, is valued for its beautiful foliage. The flowering time depends on the variety of Korbmaranten.
