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What are the propagation methods for Calathea orbifolia?
Division propagationDivision propagation is the most common propagation method for Calathea orbifolia. Division is most suitable when the temperature is stable at around 20°C, but if the temperature and humidity are suitable, propagation can be carried out year-round. When propagating, first cut apart the root tubers that have stems, leaves and leaf buds; but if you are propagating only a small quantity
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What are the pest control methods for Calathea orbifolia?
Calathea orbifolia has a strong ability to resist pests, but during cultivation it can still be troubled by pests for various reasons. So how do you prevent and control the common pests that appear on Calathea orbifolia? Calathea orbifolia scale insects: these scale insects are mainly mealybugs, which mostly grow on the underside or edges of leaves and occur less on the upper leaf surface
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How to grow Calathea lancifolia? Master the growing methods and precautions
1. Fertile soil If you want to grow Calathea lancifolia lush and thriving, the most important thing is a pot of fertile, loose, and well-draining soil. Only very breathable soil can make Calathea lancifolia grow faster. It is best to mix leaf mold, peat soil, and perlite in a ratio of 5:3:2.
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How to propagate Calathea oppenheimiana? A detailed guide to common propagation methods
1. Division. Division propagation has the highest survival rate among the propagation methods for Calathea oppenheimiana, and it is best carried out in spring when everything comes back to life and the weather is warm. Choose a sunny day with a temperature of 18-22°C. Select a robust stem and cut it off together with the root section of the stem and leaves.
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What are the disease and pest control methods for Calathea leopardina?
1. Southern blight. Southern blight has a relatively high incidence rate. When a plant suffers from southern blight, the stems and leaves near the soil will rot and discolor, and a radiating white fungal mycelial infection will appear; then the infection expands and turns dark brown, spreading through the entire pot and eventually causing the plant to die. It should be noted that
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What to Do When Calathea (Cat's Eye) Leaves Turn Yellow? Causes and Solutions
Improper Lighting: Calathea (Cat's Eye) prefers shade. Too much light can scorch the leaves, causing yellow spots on the leaf surface, which leads to the leaves drying out and turning yellow. In this case, move the Calathea to a shaded spot indoors. If there is too little light, the leaves cannot receive sufficient sunlight and cannot form chlorophyll.
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What are the precautions for growing Calathea leopardina
1. Repotting: repot once every other year, and it is best to use a fertile, loose, well-aerated and well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in humus. 2. Pest control: common pests mainly include scale insects, red spider mites, etc. For scale insects, depending on the severity of the infestation
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How to care for Calathea insignis (cat's eye prayer plant) in winter? Master these points to note
Temperature In winter, if the temperature stays below 13°C for a long time, the leaves of Calathea insignis will suffer cold damage. Therefore, the wintering temperature for Calathea insignis must not be lower than 13°C. It is recommended to keep the temperature above 15°C, otherwise the plant's growth will be stunted. Light In winter, because light is relatively scarce
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A Detailed Guide to Propagating Calathea lancifolia by Cuttings
The survival rate of the cutting method is far lower than that of division propagation. Cuttings can be taken whenever the temperature is not below 20°C. The cutting method generally uses the tender tips at the top; the cuttings should be about 10-15 cm long, and depending on the size of the leaves, keep one third or one half of them.
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