Caring for the Calathea warscewiczii is not that easy as for the Calathea crocata. Even small care errors lead to the plant not developing its beautiful white flowers or even dying. What you need to consider when caring for Calathea warscewiczii.
How do you properly care for a Calathea warscewiczii?
When caring for Calathea warscewiczii, you should regularly use lime-free water, ensure high humidity, fertilize sparingly, cut and repot if necessary, and combat pests and diseases. The plant does not tolerate frost and prefers partial shade.
How do you water Calathea warscewiczii correctly?
Like all species of marantine, Calathea warscewiczii likes it neither too dry nor too wet. The substrate should always be slightly moist without causing waterlogging.
Water the Calathea regularly with lime-free water, preferably rainwater. Pour off excess water.
Since the Calathea warscewiczii requires very high humidity, you have to spray it regularly with water, especially in winter. The humidity should not fall below 80 percent.
What do you have to consider when fertilizing?
Do not fertilize the houseplant too often. During the growth phase, it is enough to provide them with a little liquid fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon) once a month. Reduce the amounts indicated on the package.
Do you need to prune Calathea warscewiczii?
In spring, cut back shoots that have become too long to a third. You can cut off dried leaves and faded flowers at any time. Shorten these plant parts directly at the base.
When is repotting necessary?
Repotting is always necessary when the Calathea warscewiczii has become too big for the previous pot. The best time to repot is spring.
The new pot must have a drainage hole and is filled with water-permeable substrate.
What diseases and pests can occur?
Diseases occur if you keep the Calathea warscewiczii too moist. Watch out for pests like
- Spider mites
- Aphids
- Thrips
How to care for Calathea warscewiczii in winter?
Calathea warscewiczii is not hardy. The temperatures at the location must not fall below 18 degrees, even in winter.
The plant does not have a proper rest period. However, it is watered a little less in winter and fertilized little or not at all.
Tip
Do not place the Calathea warscewiczii directly in the blazing sun. The non-poisonous houseplant feels much more comfortable in partial shade. If there is too much sun, the leaves turn brown.
