11” Calathea Burle Marx

Adopting and caring for 11” Calathea Burle Marx

Adopting: Adding a lush, well-grown Calathea Burle Marx to a plant collection is a feeling only a plant parent can understand. At eplants, we bring you display-ready plants with high-quality growth, compact shape and well-formed leaves

Locating: Many prayer plants require lower light than other popular plants. Darker the leaves, lower their light requirement so locate them indoors, under shaded balconies or under the cover of other plants. Direct sun exposure will lead to leaf burn and eventual death of the plant

Potting: Calathea love moist, but not wet soil. So having a 50:30:20 mixture of coco-peat, leaf mould and sand will help them do the best

Watering: These plants dislike drying out, so water them two or three times a week. Do a finger test every other day to check if the soil is too dry. If the leaves are droopy the plant is thirsty and asking for water. Water generously and make sure that the excess water drains off.

Fertilising: If your potting mix is right, Calathea do not require too much fertiliser. However, nourishing them with an organic liquid fertiliser two or three times a year will help them do well. If you are using a chemical mix, ensure that they don’t touch the leaves or they will burn.

In sum, few plants can beat the beauty of a well-grown Calathea. The shape and colour of their leaves make them excellent foliage plants. If you are looking for an indoor plant in your home or office that thrives in low light conditions, Calathea is the one for you. Ensure that they are not exposed to bright and direct sunlight

Did you know

Did you know: In the Amazon, the leaves of the Calathea are used as a roof covering, to weave baskets and as a medicine