Calathea Musaica

Calathea Musaica Care

Calathea musaica

What is the plant

Calathea Musaica is a plant that has become popular recently. This herbaceous plant is very different from other members of the Marantaceae family. Calathea Musaica is more unpretentious. It also has the original color of the leaves, as the name of the plant indicates.

In the wild, Calathea Musaica lives in the tropical forests of Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and India. Calathea Musaica has the form of a small spreading bush. Plant height - 15-20 inches (40-50 centimeters), width - 22-32 inches (55-80 centimeters). The leaves are large and have a slight bend at the edges. Dark green leaves have light striped patches resembling a mosaic. During flowering, Calathea Musaica has small white inflorescences.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Hard

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Flower growers recommend watering Calathea with warm, settled water. You need to water the plant when the topsoil is dry. In winter, you can water Calathea Musaica a little less often than at other times of the year.
Pruning
Calathea Musaica does not need special, decorative pruning. However, you may try removing yellowed leaves and cutting them off to help the plant.
Fertilizer
You need to fertilize from early spring to mid-autumn, about 3 times a week. In winter, Calathea Musaica does not need additional fertilizers. You can use regular liquid fertilizers for ornamental, leafy plants.

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Sunlight
In the wild, this plant grows in partial shade, so Calathea Musaica needs sunlight that is not too bright. The best place for your plant will be a shaded but not too dark windowsill. You must protect the plant from direct scorching rays.
Soil
For soil, you can use a 2:1 mixture of peat and regular potting soil. You also can add some perlite to the soil. Remember, Calathea Musaica needs good drainage.
Propagation
Calathea Musaica reproduces by dividing the bush. You need to place the young bush in a container with soil in a warm and shady place. Flower growers recommend transplanting the plant only when the first leaves appear - it can take a few months.

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Temperature
Calathea Musaica is a tropical plant фтв prefers to live in the shade. Therefore, Calathea is afraid of sudden changes in temperature and drafts. The best temperature for your plant is 68-75 degrees Fahrenheit (20-24 degrees Celsius). Temperatures below 61 degrees Fahrenheit are dangerous for Calathea Musaica.
Container
You need to choose a container to fit the plant's root system. Calathea Musaica definitely needs a pallet.
Fun fact
The mosaic on the leaves of Calathea has a clear structure and resembles geometric shapes, not just chaotic lines.