Calathea is also called basket marante because of its use in basket weaving. The plant comes from the rainforests of South America and requires precisely tailored care. We will explain to you whether a calathea makes sense as a hydroculture.
Can I convert my calathea to hydroponics?
A Calathea isvery good for hydroponics The watering indicator makes watering easier. At the same time, hydroponics provides higher humidity for calathea. You can purchase a hydroponic Calathea commercially or repot your own plant.
How do I convert my calathea to hydroponics?
To convert the Calathea to hydroponics you will needthe following materials:
- Planter
- Inner pot for hydroponics
- Expanded clay of appropriate size
- Water level indicator.
First, carefully remove the soil clinging to the roots. Rinse off the residue with a little water. Fill the inner pot with some expanded clay. Then place the calathea in the pot and fill the expanded clay up to one centimeter to the previous height. To ensure that water roots develop and the soil roots do not rot excessively, water sparingly over the next 4 weeks.
How do I care for a calathea in hydroponics?
The Calathea also needs moisture in hydroponicsas even moisture as possibleOnce a week, water your Calathea with low-lime water. Ideally, the water level indicator should only move slightly so that the substrate is moist but not wet. To fertilize the Calathea, add a liquid fertilizer for houseplants to the irrigation water. For the correct dosage, use half the amount for soil culture.
Tip
Water level indicators react slowly
The Calathea does not tolerate waterlogging or drought. Water level indicators sometimes react slowly or are hindered in positioning by root residues. To avoid overwatering your Calathea, check its function regularly. To do this, tilt the pot slightly towards the water level indicator. If the red indicator moves, the function is active. Otherwise, clean the display.
