Calathea Zebrina (Bare Rooted)

Description

Calathea zebrina is a lush foliage plant having ovate velvety patterned leaves with bright hues of green marked with stripes that resemble the stripes on a zebra.The leaves feature purple undersides, which are usually not visible due to the horizontal growth of the leaves.

DESCRIPTION

Height: 0.8 ft to 1.3ft as per Production.

Pot size: Grown in 5 inch plastic Pot.

Dispatch Details: Plants will be shipped with 4 inch pots.

Repotting: Repot the received plant in 6 to 8 inch pot with good soil media.

Soil Media: 40% Potting Soil + 25% cocopit + 25% Organic manure/Vermicompost + 5% charcoal chips + 5% perlite.

Caring for Calathea Plants

The Calathea Plant are great at manoeuvring their leaves to get the most out of their environment, throughout the day you will notice the foliage twists and turns ever so slightly making minor adjustments based on the light and temperature of the room. They even curl their leaves up at night as part of their circadian rhythm.

Some types of Calathea plants are known to bloom in the wild, however, this isn’t common when they’re kept as house plants. As for the varieties that don’t bloom, they make up for it with their lush vibrant leaves varying in colours and patterns. Some have feather-like you could swear have been painted by hand.

Watering : Only after Soil dries completely.

Placement: Indoor in medium to low light with Good natural Air Circulation/Ventilation.

Sunlight: No direct Sunlight

of bright indirect light but avoid any direct sunlight on the foliage as this can cause discolouration.

The best location for calathea varieties would be near north or east-facing windows where it can get a good few hours of light each day. If south-facing windows are your only option, a sheer net curtain is usually enough to filter out strong rays. See our other medium light plants for some other options.

Watering your Calathea Plant

The general rule of thumb when it comes to watering a Calathea Plant is little but often. The compost should always remain moist, but never left wet or sitting in water. Avoid letting it dry out as much as possible as the plant will start to wilt very quickly.

When watering your plants try to use rainwater or distilled water where possible. Plants can be sensitive to chlorine and cold water straight from the tap can cause shock to the roots.

If you decide to water your plants with tap water then fill a jug and leave on the side for a couple of hours. This warms the water to room temperature while giving enough time for the chlorine to evaporate.

Calathea Plant Soil

Calathea plants can grow pretty well in most high-quality potting soils, however, they prefer something that is light and well-draining while still holding onto a good amount of moisture.

If you choose to mix your own compost, the perfect mixture consists of 1 part soil, 2 parts peat, and 2 parts perlite. For the ideal shop-bought mix you can opt for an African violet mix.