Calathea musaica Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea musaica or Calathea 'Network' is a native South American plant. It has a unique appearance on its large, light green foliage. Due to its medium size and dense foliage, it is suitable as an ornamental plant and doesn't need much care. However, it requires bright, indirect light and high humidity to thrive.
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Calathea Network
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Calathea musaica
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Calathea musaica Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea musaica.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea musaica needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea musaica needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Calathea musaica Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea musaica to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea musaica to thrive is between 50% and 80%. |
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Calathea musaica Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea musaica. |
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Suitability in pots |
6L
Calathea musaica plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 6L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calathea musaica Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea musaica plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea musaica toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Calathea musaica Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea musaica, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Calathea musaica Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea musaica plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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Specific Location
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Most of Calathea musaica grows in Brazil |
