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Although common as houseplants the calatheas are a
stunning group of plants. With bold leaf markings as well as the bonus
of the purple underside they are a great choice for a shady room
Site: Light shade in summer.
Brighter in winter but keep out of direct sun, this will dull the
colour of the leaves, and could be fatal!
Temp: Keep warm minimum of
16°C / 60°F
Water: Keep well watered in
summer, Caltheas love high humidity mist when you can and keep the
compost moist in the summer. Brown tips show that the humidity is too
low.
Feeding: Feed with a very weak
solution when you water. Don't give it a strong feed every now and then.
Tip: Do not repot too often and
use a peat based compost.
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