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Peacock Ornata (Calathea ornata)
| Surname | Marantaceae |
|---|---|
| Leaf color | pink, purple, green |
| Leaf size | nhỏ-vừa |
| Tăng trưởng | trung bình |
| Diseases & Pests | cháy lá, nấm, Thối nhũn, thối rễ, úng lá |
The Ornata Peacock Plant, also known as the Pinstripe plant or Zebra plant, is a unique ornamental plant with long, glossy, dark green leaves. The leaf surface is decorated with white and light pink stripes, running parallel from the main leaf vein to the edge, creating a delicate beauty like artistic strokes. The underside of the leaf has an attractive purple color, enhancing the prominence and elegance of this plant.
Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.
How to grow and care for Calathea
Difficulty of planting
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 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
Calathea prefers shade, all types of Calathea like indirect light 30%, high light will cause their leaves to burn and not grow.
Temperature
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 is pet friendly.
Indoor Plant Care Guide
The most important and basic knowledge about growing plants indoors:
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