Description
Common Name: Prayer Plant
Scientific Name: Calathea spp.
Plant Features:
– Intricate leaf patterns with vibrant colors.
– Leaf movements in response to light.
Planting and Care:
– Water the plant regularly throughout the growing season.
– Water early in the morning if the soil is dry, avoiding overwatering.
– Fertilize once or twice during the growing season using nitrogen fertilizer.
– Prune dried leaves for maintenance.
– Sunlight: Prefers partial shade.
– Watering: Requires medium watering.
– Soil: Thrives in sandy soil.
– Temperature: Suitable temperature range is 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
– Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer to enhance growth.
Special Tips for Maintenance:
– Propagation through plant division is recommended, especially during the monsoon season.
– Can thrive in partial sunlight as well as partial shade.
– During repotting, use a mix of potting media such as soil, vermicompost, and coco peat in equal parts (1:1:1).
Distinctive Traits:
– Decorative foliage with dynamic movements.
– Ideal for indoor settings.
Uses:
– Decorative indoor plant.
– Air-purifying qualities.
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