Calathea fasciata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea fascia, more commonly known as the prayer plant, is an ornamental plant native to South America. This plant features broad, circular-shaped leaves with bold green stripes. Like other Calathea, this variety is pet-friendly, making it great for adorning the corners of your home.
Common Name |
Calathea fasciata, Prayer Plant
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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 fasciata
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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 fasciata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea fasciata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea fasciata needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea fasciata needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Calathea fasciata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea fasciata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea fasciata to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Calathea fasciata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea fasciata. |
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Suitability in pots |
4L
Calathea fasciata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 4L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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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 fasciata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea fasciata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
20 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
20 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea fasciata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Patio And Containers
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Calathea fasciata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea fasciata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Calathea fasciata Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea fasciata plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant can found in South America. |
