Calathea warscewiczii is one of the most common basket marante species found indoors. Their beautiful white flowers appear in summer - but only if their care and location requirements are right.
When does Calathea warscewiczii bloom?
The Calathea warscewiczii has a striking, pure white flower that appears in the summer from June to August. To promote successful flowering, the humidity in the room should not fall below 80 percent and the plant should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
The Calathea warscewiczii has a white flower
The flowers of this popular basket marant are pure white, tubular and arranged in clusters.
The flowering period of Calathea warscewiczii
The flowers of Calathea warscewiczii appear in June. With good care, the houseplant will bloom until August. When the flowers have faded, you should cut them off directly at the base.
If you want to harvest seeds for propagation, you have to pollinate the flowers yourself using a brush (€10.00 on Amazon).
For a flower to develop, the humidity in the room must be high enough. It must not fall below 80 percent. The basket marante does not get direct sun.
Tip
The Calathea warscewiczii, like the Calathea zebrina and Calathea lancifolia, is not poisonous. But it needs a lot of space because it can grow up to two meters high.
