- How is the calathea watered correctly?
- What should be considered when fertilizing the Korbmarante?
- Does the calathea need to be cut?
- When is repotting necessary?
- What diseases and pests can occur?
- Why do the leaves of the Korbmarante stand up at night?
- Which ambient temperatures are ideal?
- Is the calathea hardy?
The calathea, also known under the names wicker or arrowroot, is one of the non-poisonous indoor plants that is a bit more complex to care for. The calathea resents even small care mistakes. What you have to consider when caring for a calathea.
The basket marante is not exactly easy to care for
How is the calathea watered correctly?
Make absolutely sure that the calathea is not too wet or too dry. It tolerates waterlogging just as little as dry balls. The root ball must always be slightly moist.
To water and spray the leaves, use slightly warmed, low-lime water, rainwater is best.
What should be considered when fertilizing the Korbmarante?
The calathea needs little fertilizer. It reacts to too much fertilizer with yellow leaves.
It is sufficient if you supply the Korbmarante with some liquid fertilizer at monthly intervals from April to September.
In winter and after repotting, do not fertilize.
Does the calathea need to be cut?
You can cut off dried, brown leaves and faded flowers at any time.
Cut shoot cuttings in the spring if you want to propagate the calathea.
When is repotting necessary?
Repot in the spring when the previous pot has become too small. Do not use potting soil that is too nutrient-rich. Pour the Korbmarante well.
After repotting, you must not fertilize the calathea for several weeks.
What diseases and pests can occur?
Illnesses only appear if the care is not right. Above all, waterlogging or dry balls lead to diseases.
Pests occur mainly in winter when the indoor air is very dry. It refers to
- spider mites
- aphids
- thrips
Spider mites are relatively common. Cover the substrate and place the calathea under the shower to rinse off the pests.
Why do the leaves of the Korbmarante stand up at night?
The basket marante assumes its "sleeping position" in the evening. She puts the leaves up. This is a completely natural process. In the morning the leaves unfold again.
Which ambient temperatures are ideal?
The Calathea likes it warm. Temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees are ideal in summer. Even in winter it must not be too cold. It should not get colder than 18 degrees at the location.
Is the calathea hardy?
The calathea comes from the rainforests of South America. She is not used to frost and does not even tolerate temperatures below 15 degrees plus. You can therefore safely grow a basket marante all year round in a semi-shady place in the flower window.
In winter, water a little less but increase the humidity, especially if the plant is near a heater. You shouldn't fertilize at all in winter.
tips
Not all types of Calathea are grown for the flowers. Calathea lancifolia, for example, is valued for its beautiful foliage. The flowering time depends on the respective Korbmaranten variety.