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How to grow and care for Calathea leopardina, and how often should you water it
Calathea leopardina belongs to the genus Calathea in the family Marantaceae and is a perennial herb. It gets its name because its leaves stand upright at night and spread out and droop during the day, resembling a cat's eye. Calathea leopardina is also excellent at purifying indoor air and is much loved by people. Many plant enthusiasts do not know the growing methods and precautions for Calathea leopardina
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How to Grow Calathea leopardina and Tips for Pest and Disease Control
Calathea leopardina thrives in a warm, humid environment with bright light. It is not cold-tolerant or drought-tolerant, and it fears scorching sun. During the growing season it should be watered thoroughly to keep the soil moist, but the soil should not become waterlogged. A loose, fertile, well-draining and airy, slightly acidic soil rich in humus is ideal.
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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 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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