Calatea Sanderian and other species of this plant belong to the Marantov family. It is a grassy perennial. Grows in Central and Latin America.
Calathea has a long, creeping root, growing horizontally. A bush is formed from the length of the petiole green, reaching a height of 1.5 m, a width of 0.6 m. Each year, 5-6 new leaves appear on it.
Greens are of various colors (judging by the description). In the photo of calatheas it can be seen that various patterns of dots, spots, lines are formed on the leaves. Flowering begins in spring, summer.
Home care
Caring for calathea at home requires all the rules to be followed. Otherwise, she will die.
Landing and transplanting
Planting is carried out in a low, wide pot, because roots are located close to the surface. Transplantation is carried out with the rapid growth of rhizomes.
Watering
Water the flower regularly so that the soil does not dry out. Use soft filtered water warmer than room temperature.
Temperature and humidity
In summer, the ideal temperature is + 20-30 degrees. In winter - + 18-23 degrees. Kalatea is irrigated with water 2 times a day in the summer, 1 time in the winter. Drops are not large.
Top dressing
Feeding is necessary every 2 weeks from April to August. You can buy special fertilizer in the store.
Breeding
Calathea multiplies:
- by seeds;
- cuttings;
- leaves.
According to reviews, all methods can be carried out at home, the main thing is to take care of the shoots.
Mr. Summer resident warns: Diseases and parasites
Diseases and pests often affect the flower: it begins to dry and dies. You can get rid of them with the help of chemicals. However, processing by them is not always possible.
In this case, folk remedies are used. For example, a soap solution may be beneficial.
