Calathea Burle Marx

Calathea Burle Marx Care

Calathea Burle-marxii H.a. Ken

Other names: Calathea Fishbone

What is the plant

Ctenanthe burle-marxii commonly known as the fishbone prayer plant, is a species of plant in the genus Ctenanthe native to Brazil. Its common name derives from the alternating pattern of stripes on its oval, pale green leaves. Similar to other plants in the family Marantaceae it also has a propensity to close up its leaves at night, which is why it is also called a "prayer plant" like Maranta leuconeura. It grows well as a form of tropical ground cover, often in shade.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 15°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Calathea Burle Marx likes to dry out occasionally between watering. They will tolerate staying moist but prefer not to have constantly wet soil. If their soil stays too wet, they could be susceptible to root rot disease.
Pruning
Prune these leaves when you notice them. Cut the leaf, with clean, sharp scissors, at the base where it connects to the main stalk.
Fertilizer
Any all-purpose fertilizer will work for Calathea Burle Marx. Indoor houseplant fertilizers fall into two groups: water-soluble, liquid quick release, and granular, slow-release fertilizers.

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Sunlight
Calathea Burle Marx does well with bright, indirect light. An eastern or northern-facing window would be ideal.
Soil
Soil Condition: Well draining
Temperature
Temperature: Room temperatures that average 65-75ºF (18-24ºC) and no lower than 60ºF (15ºC). Avoid drafts and sudden temperature changes.