Calathea arundinacea Plant
Calathea arundinacea, a lush tropical foliage plant with striking leaves, thrives in high humidity and indirect light, offering aesthetic appeal and improved indoor air quality.
Habit
Perennial
Height
1.5–3 ft
Growth
Moderate
Soil
| Well-drained, rich, loamy soil |
Shade
| Prefers bright indirect light or filtered shade |
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
Limited traditional use (not widely documented)
Origin
Central and South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical and Humid
Temperature (°)
18–28°C
Humidity (%)
60–90%
Potting media
Peat + Perlite + Compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10) or foliage fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
Plant Weight
400–800g
Flowering Time
Rare indoors; late spring to summer outdoorsSoil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–6.5
Soil EC
0.8–1.5 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
| 5–8 years (can be propagated) |
Health Benefits
| Improves indoor air quality; aesthetic and calming presence |
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% compost or coco coir |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Spider Mites, Aphids.
Yellowing leaves with soft, mushy roots, Dark brown to black spots with yellow halos on leaves, White powdery coating on leaves, Fine webbing with stippling on leaves, Tiny insects with sticky residue on leaves.
Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Remove and destroy affected leaves, improve air circulation, Neem oil, sulfur sprays, Insecticidal soap, increase humidity, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Miticides with abamectin, Insecticides with malathion.