Calathea - Calathea rufibarba "Tropistar" in 12 cm.
- Leaves: Evergreen
- Water needs: Moderate requirements
- Needs for light: too much light (no direct exposure to sunlight)
- Flower pot size: 12 cm , 19 cm
- Plant height: 51 cm - 75 cm
- Durability over time: Perennial
Product description
Latin Name: Calathea rufibarba
A few words: Calathea rufibarba is a species of the genus Calathea with red stems and elongated leaves of deep blue-green color on the upper surface and dark purple on the lower .. It is a moderately growing plant and can reach a height of 1m. It is definitely an option that will give the feeling of a tropical atmosphere in your interior
Light : It needs to be placed in a place with plenty of indirect light. Direct sunlight can cause burning as well as fading of the leaves. In the absence of lighting causes blurring of the leaves.
Water: During the growing season, do not completely dry the substrate between waterings. During the winter we reduce the frequency of watering. In general we try the relative humidity of the space to be over 60%
Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 18-29 ° C. Higher or lower temperatures than these negatively affect plants
Fertilization: Apply fertilizer suitable for green plants at least once every two months throughout the year
Last Tip - Tip: Drying of the top of the leaves is a common problem and is usually due to the accumulation of salts in the soil. For this reason good quality water is used.
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