What kind of growing environment is suitable for the velvet Calathea
The velvet Calathea is a world-famous shade-loving foliage plant. As a potted plant it is suitable for decorating living rooms, studies, bedrooms and indoor gardens, and is elegant and long-lasting to view; in public places it can be placed along both sides of corridors and in indoor flower beds, lush green and glossy, fresh and pleasant.
Other names for the velvet Calathea
The velvet Calathea is also called the zebra Calathea and the velvet-leaved Calathea.
Habits of the velvet Calathea
It likes a warm, humid and semi-shady environment, is not cold-tolerant, fears dryness and avoids strong light and sun exposure.
The optimum growing temperature for the velvet Calathea is 18-25°C. In winter the temperature should not be lower than 13°C, and in summer the temperature must not exceed 35°C, otherwise it is extremely unfavorable to the growth of the velvet Calathea, causing the stems and leaves to stop growing or to freeze and die.
The velvet Calathea has relatively high water requirements. During the growing season it must be watered thoroughly to keep the potting soil moist. But if the soil is too wet, it will cause root rot and even death, so special attention should be paid to this.
If the air humidity is low, the leaves immediately curl, reacting very sensitively. For indoor cultivation, the air humidity must be kept at 70%-80%. In winter keep it slightly dry; if too wet, the leaves easily turn yellow and wither.
Fertile, loose and well-drained leaf mold soil is most suitable. For potting, use a mixed soil of culture soil, peat soil and coarse sand.
The flower language of the velvet Calathea
Good luck and auspiciousness.
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