Calathea zebrina - 2.5L / 17cm / Medium ficus The secret

The secret

The tips produce small leaves and flowers which feature only temporarily

Feed with a dilute general-purpose fertiliser for containers from the start of spring each year to late summer when growth slows down

Prefers small containers

less than ideal

Calathea zebrina - 2.5L / 17cm / Medium ficus The secretIdeal for Intermediate plant keepers or beyond. Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light is ideal, tolerant of medium light. Moisture & Soil Requirements: Prefers evenly moist soil with good drainage in warm seasons never soggy soil. Grows well in bark or sphagnum. Can handle short dry spells. Growth & Nutrients: Clumping growth, up to 70cm. Suits apartments or homes of any size. Feed with a general purpose fertiliser for containers from the start of