Description
| Botanical name | Calathea Sp. | ||||
| Common name | Calathea | ||||
| Family | Marantaceae | ||||
| About | Rhizomatous, herbaceous plant having colourful foliage of different shade of colour. Highly sensitive to cold, drafts, and sudden temperature fluctuations. | ||||
| Category | House plant | ||||
| Plant type | Perennial | ||||
| Origin | Mostly of tropical America & a few from tropical Africa. | ||||
| Potting medium | Use well drained, aerated, loamy, organic matter enriched potting medium GrowpoT–H. Sterilised to reduce the risk of fungal infection & root rot. | ||||
| Light | Prefers diffused light. | ||||
| Irrigation | Potting medium should always be kept moist especially during summer & spring, also need foliar spray to maintain humidity level.
For tap water, preserve the water 24 hrs to minimise the presence of salts, chlorine, fluoride etc. |
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| Fertigation | Particulars | Dose | Schedule | Mode | |
| Summer | winter | ||||
| GROWMUSS | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | Soil application | |
| Neem Bahar | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | Soil application | |
| Micro nutrient | gROWMIN SUPER (f) | 2 gm / litre | 15 Days | 30 Days | Foliar spray |
| Black cobra① | 3 ml / litre | ① Alternative | |||
| Pest control | Growneem | 3 ml / litre | 15 Days | 15 Days | Foliar spray |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to pets & human. | ||||
Deliverable
Standard Pot – Plastic pot (Click here to see)
· Pot size – 4 inch to 6 inch
· Plant Size – 6 inch to 24 inch (The size may vary based on the availability of the plant/s)
Potting Medium – Coco-peat/ Soil (as and where applicable).
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