Velvet Calathea grows better in this kind of environment
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, etc., elegant and durable to view; in public places it can be placed along both sides of corridors and in indoor flower beds, green and glossy, fresh and pleasing.
Other names for Velvet Calathea
Velvet Calathea is also called zebra plant and velvet-leaf calathea.
Habits of Velvet Calathea
It likes warm, humid and semi-shaded environments, is not cold-tolerant, fears dryness and avoids strong light and sun exposure.
The suitable growing temperature for Velvet Calathea is 18-25°C. In winter the temperature should not be lower than 13°C, and in summer the temperature should not exceed 35°C, otherwise it is extremely unfavorable to the growth of Velvet Calathea, causing the stems and leaves to stop growing or to freeze to death.
Velvet Calathea has relatively high water requirements. During the growing season, it must be watered thoroughly to keep the potting soil moist. However, if the soil is too wet, it will cause root rot and even death, so special attention should be paid.
If the air humidity is low, the leaves will 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 are prone to turning yellow and withering.
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 Velvet Calathea
Good luck and auspiciousness come.
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