Calathea Medallion

Calathea Medallion Care

Calathea medallion

What is the plant

If you want to grow a Calathea medallion at home, which is one of the most popular types, you need to make a lot of effort. But on the other hand, the result will definitely please both during flowering and after it so that the plant stands out among all other flowers.

Goeppertia veitchiana/Calathea veitchiana, which has the common name Calathea medallion, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Marantaceae (Marantaceae) and comes from the tropics of Australia, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. This compact plant has broad oval-ovate leaves with a clear pattern and prominent red-pink veined lines.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

17°C - 19°C

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Hard

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It is necessary to water two days after the top part of the soil dries in spring and summer with soft, preliminary settled water corresponding to soil temperature. In winter, limit the watering. Water the plant with warm, settled water. If you do not always maintain a stable temperature, reduce the watering during winter.
Pruning
Pruning may significantly improve the appearance of Goeppertia veitchiana. Cut the outer leaves of your Calathea plant at the base if they turn brown using a sharp knife or scissors.
Fertilizer
In spring and summer, fertilize your Goeppertia veitchiana once every two weeks with a liquid fertilizer for ornamental foliage plants, halving the indicated amount. In winter, use even less of it. For example, it is possible to add a few drops every time you water the plant.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
It is preferable to provide bright diffused light or partial shade but not direct sunlight. Western windows would be the best placement option.
Soil
The soil must be taken slightly acidic (up to 6 pH). A mixture of two parts of hardwood and one part of peat and sand will do. Adding charcoal to the substrate is advisable to keep the roots from rotting.
Propagation
Propagate this beautiful plant by dividing the bush during transplantation.

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Temperature
Calathea medallion is a very heat-loving plant that needs a constant temperature of 68-72 °F (20-22 °C) during cultivation and not lower than 63 °F (17 °C) in winter.
Container
For growing calathea, give preference to a wide but not deep pot. Be sure to put the drainage.
Fun fact
Calathea medallion’s leaves are often associated with the pattern of peacock feathers, the wings of exotic and fabulous birds.