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Calathea warscewicziiis a raretype of calatheaknown for its soft, velvety leaves.
As a houseplant, it grows best with moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light.
Calathea warscewiczii’s foliage has light green veins and ribs over deep green, with burgundy or purple undersides.
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Light
Like othercalatheas, Calathea warscewiczii requires medium to bright indirect light to thrive.
Too much sunlight can sunburn the leaves and cause dry, brown spots to develop.
Soil
Pot your Calathea warscewiczii in a well-drained potting mix.
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Water
Water your Calathea warscewiczii when the top inch or so of soil has dried out.
Check soil moisture regularly to determine when the plant needs water rather than watering on a set schedule.
While the soil should stay mostly moist, it’s important that your plant never sits in water.
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Temperature and Humidity
Calathea warscewicziigrows best in conditions that mimic its tropical native area.
Use a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength in the spring and summer.
Water the plant before applying fertilizer.
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If the plant blooms, remove the flowers after they fade to support leaf growth.
Propagating Calathea Warscewiczii
you might propagate Calathea warscewiczii by division.
Go up only one pot size and always use fresh soil when repotting.
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This plant can also be affected by other common houseplant pests like aphids, mealybugs, and scale.
Keep an eye out for these signs of trouble and act quickly to keep your plant healthy.
Leaves Turning Yellow
Yellow leaves are a common symptom of overwatering.
Check the plant’s soil.
Note that the occasional yellow leaf on an otherwise healthy plant is totally normal.
Curling Leaves
Curling leaves can be triggered by pests like spider mites or by underwatering.
Examine the plant for signs of pests, check the soil moisture, and adjust accordingly.
Browning Tips
Browning tips on Calathea warscewiczii can be sparked by overly dry conditions.
Browning tips can also be triggered by chemicals like fluoride and chlorine in tap water.
Switch to distilled water or rainwater instead.
In general, calatheas are considered more difficult to care for than many low-maintenance houseplants.
They still make great houseplants, but they need a little extra care and the right conditions.
PutCalathea warscewicziiin a warm, humid place with bright, indirect light.
see to it the plant is out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.
Yes,Calathea warscewicziimakes an excellent houseplant with the right care and proper conditions.
