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Đuôi Công Elliptica Vittata (Calathea Elliptica Vittata)

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Marantaceae

Leaf color

blue white – albo

Leaf size

nhỏ-vừa

Tăng trưởng

trung bình

Diseases & Pests

leaf burn, fungus, root rot, leaf rot, soft rot

Calathea Elliptica Vittata features elegant oval leaves with a dark green base and is accented with cream or white veins running parallel along the blade. This contrast creates a delicate, naturally painted appearance. The underside of the leaves has a light purple hue, adding depth and beauty when the light shines through.

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How to grow and care for Calathea

Difficulty of planting

Calathea growing difficulty

Difficulty: 3-4/6

Growing Calathea requires a little care and attention to its living environment. As long as the environment is suitable, the peacock plant does not need much care to grow.

Soil

Calathea growing medium

Calathea prefers loam or loam, a medium rich in organic matter but still well drained. Most potting mixes made from coconut coir, rice husks or peat are suitable but make sure they do not retain water.

Light

fern care

Calathea prefers shade, all types of Calathea like indirect light 30%, high light will cause their leaves to burn and not grow.

Temperature

Calathea prefers cool environments. Calathea will grow very quickly if kept in temperatures between 22°C and 30°C.

Water 

Calathea likes water but does not like to be waterlogged. Water moderately, cacti are drought tolerant plants, do not require too much water. You should mist when the potting medium is still moist and water when the medium is just dry.

Humidity

The best humidity for the plant is above 50%. Humidity lower than this will cause their foliage to curl and turn brown.

pH

The ideal pH range is 6.0 - 7.0 pH. A slightly acidic or neutral soil pH is ideal.

Pet-friendly

Calathea Pet Friendliness

Calathea is pet friendly.

 

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