The height of some species of these decorative deciduous plants reaches 80 cm. Calathea has very beautiful leaves: they are large, up to 30 cm in length, oval or elliptical, sometimes elongated, grow immediately from the root rosette. Calathea leaves always turn towards the sun. Calathea flowers come in a wide variety of colors, collected in dense spike-shaped or rounded inflorescences. Calathea flowers have an original structure and therefore, in natural conditions, they can be pollinated only by the smallest species of bees.
Calathea Royal Standard Care
Calathea Roseopicta 'royal Standard'
What is the plant
During the night, the leaves fold up. In the morning, the leaves unfurl in search of the morning sun. This phenomenon is made possible by a small "joint"[3] the plant possesses between the stem and leaf.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
18°C - 30°C
Hardiness zone
10 - 11
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Depending on your home environment, this could mean watering your calathea plant every few days, once a week or once every other week—the most important rule of thumb is to never let the soil dry out.
Fertilizer
For the best results (and a luscious, full plant), treat your calathea once a month with a liquid fertilizer at half-strength throughout the spring, summer, and fall, tapering off in the winter months when it naturally grows less.
Sunlight
Calathea plants actually prefer filtered, indirect light or shade.
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Soil
Moisture is of utmost importance to a calathea plant, so opt for a soil blend that retains water well. A peaty potting mixture that is lightweight and airy works best, as does any specialty mix geared towards African violets.
Temperature
Choose a spot in your home that's consistently toasty—calathea thrive when kept at temperatures ranging from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, but can tolerate a drop down to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (but no lower).
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