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Cây đuôi công Picturata (Calathea Picturata)

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Marantaceae

Leaf color

green, blue white – albo

Leaf size

nhỏ-vừa

Tăng trưởng

trung bình

Diseases & Pests

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

The Peacock Picturata features oval leaves with a smooth surface. The center of the leaf is silver or light green, surrounded by a dark green border like a natural frame. This border is sharp and clear, creating a delicate beauty for the plant. The underside of the leaf still has a deep purple color, creating a deep background when viewed from different angles.

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

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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