Inspiration
The beautiful leaf drawings on the many variaties make the Calathea a real star in the living room or office. If you want to know which species suits you best, take a look at the inspiration photos of our plants below.
Grooming
The Calathea is a very rewarding and sustainable plant as long as you know a few properties of it. For example, the Calathea cannot withstand direct sunlight. It is recommended to place the plant in a shade or semi-shady spot. Pay attention! As soon as the sunlight is too bright, the leaves burn. Cut out the leaves and move the plant to a different spot. Also, do not place the plant in a draft spot, the plants cannot withstand that.
Tips
It is also important that the plant gets a coffee cup of water once or twice a week. In warm weather it is often warmer in the house / office, then the plant can have a little more water. As soon as the plant is too dry, the plant becomes weaker, this can be seen from the hanging / curling leaves. Make sure the plant does not have wet feet, as this can lead to root rot. The optimal room temperature for the Calathea is between 18 and 24 degrees.
Grooming
Did you know?..
- The plant closes its leaves in the evening and opens again in the morning, this is why the Calathea is called 'The Living Plant'.
- The Calathea converts harmful substances in the air and uses them as food.
- The Calathea symbolizes a new beginning. This meaning comes from the English expression 'to turn a leaf' which the plant does when it gets dark.
- In the Amazon region, the leaves of the Calathea are used for roofing, for weaving baskets and as medicine.
- The Calathea is known as one of the most air-purifying plants.
- In winter, your Calathea is not so thirsty, you can water it less often.
