Calathea Vittata
$15.20
incl. GST
- Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:
- 30cm for Pot Size 14cm(Ø)
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Suitable for indoor office decoration purposes.
- They are popular for indoor purposes because they are generally easy to care for and they look great, offering bright green plants to liven up indoor spaces.
- They are part of the family of plants known as Marantaceae, which is a species of flowering plants from tropical areas such as Africa.
- They are famous for their wide and colorful leaves, which makes them popular for areas of low light.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- Use a good light porous indoor potting soil that retains water but still drains quickly.
- African Violet soil works well.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- They do not need a lot of fertilizing, but they will flower and do well with a standard houseplant fertilizer.
- They especially need fertilization during periods of growth and flowering.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Calathea plants need bright, but not direct, sunlight to grow.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- They like to have moist soil or planting substances, but not soggy.
- They do not want lots of water, as it can drown them.