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There is no doubt that Calatheas are one of the most striking purifying plants. Due to its leaves and the color of them, it is almost impossible to resist them. And one of the best known and loved is the Calathea triostar.
Also called Calathea Stromanthe, it is a beauty of colors in its leaves, and can even have pink tones (hence in some places they call it the most “pink”). But what do you know of her?
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How is the Calathea triostar
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First of all, you must familiarize yourself with this calathea because it is quite different from others you know or have seen. like the others, is part of the family of Marantaceae and are commonly referred to as “prayer plants”. The reason for this is that they are “very much alive” plants, not only because they are living plant beings, but also because they move.
Throughout the day, these plants are able to subtly move their leaves so that they can bend them or follow the direction of the sun as the hours go by. It’s called tropism and it’s what they love most about Calatheas.
Specifically, the Calathea trio also receives another name: peacock. And this is due to the leaves it has. If you look closely, it is a plant with medium-sized leaves, where, unlike others, it is much more colorful. In fact, although the underside of the leaf is completely red (or a reddish tint), the beam is between green, white, yellow and yes, it can also contain pink. That’s what makes it so striking to the eye.
These leaves are elongated and taper to a point, unlike other prayer plants which are usually round or oval. It develops a lot of leaves like this, that’s why it makes it look like its popular name, like a peacock, because of those beautiful colors.
It’s not too high. In reality in a pot it is usually kept at a height of between 40 and 90 centimetersso it won’t take up much space.
Calathea triostar treatment
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Focusing on caring for the triostar Calathea, it should be noted that, of all the Calathea (except perhaps the Calathea White fusion, which is a “top tier”), it is one of the most complicated to care for. because you have to be more aware of that.
Therefore, it is recommended that it is not a gift for a person who does not have a minimum of gardening knowledge, calatheas and, above all, that you don’t have the time. And it is that, on a daily basis, it will require a series of needs that must be met to avoid disfigurement (and this can make it lose its beauty in a few days).
What do you need? We detail it for you.
location and temperature
The first necessity you will need to solve is the location of the factory. Indoor or outdoor? Well, it really depends on the climate you have. If it’s cold, it will have to be indoors, because this calathea does not tolerate cold very well. (to the point that if it drops below 18 degrees it starts to suffer).
This implies that you could put it outside in the summer (as long as the temperatures are not excessive) and put it in the winter. But above all, make sure that there is no direct sunlight.
In its natural habitat, in Brazil, these plants live in the jungle but in the shade, because there are taller trees and other plants that block the sun and only “feed” on a little light. Therefore, they do not need the sun as much as others.
If the sun shines on them, in addition to burning the leaves (which are not prepared for this), they can also disfigure their color (even change them).
Transplant
If you want the Calathea triostar to get really big, one of the expert secrets is transplant it every year. That way it will always grow, that’s what we want.
As for the soil to use, our recommendation is to mix peat with drainage like perlite, akadama or even orchid soil. This will make it much looser and allow the roots to breathe.
Watering and humidity
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And here we have the most important Calathea triostar care. Irrigation and humidity are determining factors for a good and long life of the plant.
We start with irrigation. You should know that this This must be enough for the plant to have a moist substrate all the time. But without flooding it. In fact, a little trick is to let it dry out a minimum between waterings.
For example, you can water it on Sunday and monitor the drying time at home. If it doesn’t last until the following Sunday, you’ll know you need to water it every few days.
Now, what about humidity? This is the most important and critical point to maintain the leaves of the calathea and that they do not look dry. In reality, If you notice the edges are dry and the ends are starting to brown, you’ll need to get to work. How?
- Every day try to spray water, not only in summer, but also in winter. It will be good for you to have a thermometer with a hygrometer to monitor the humidity in the area (60% and above would be ideal).
- Once a week you can put her in the shower and get her completely wet. Yes, it’s as if he was just watering, instead of doing it with a watering can or a bottle, you will do it like that.
- Install a humidifier. This way you will ensure that there is more moisture in the area and your Calathea triostar will benefit. Another option is to put a plate with perlite and water which has the same effect.
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During the months from spring to autumn, it is advisable to plan a little fertilizer so that the leaves grow and do not lose this characteristic color.
You can use a liquid fertilizer diluted in water and do it every 15 days.
the reproduction
Finally, what would you like to multiply your Calathea triostar to? When it gets too big, that’s something you need to do to keep it from taking up more and more space. But one of the characteristics of this calathea is that in reality it has no stems but only leaves. So how does it reproduce?
It is made by dividing the plant itself. That is to say, separate the rhizome to have several identical plants. When these are “healed” they breed again and a few years later you might divide again.
Now that you know a little more about the Calathea triostar, do you dare to have one?