Calathea Insignis - Marantaceae

This cool Calathea species is called the Calathea Insignis. Besides the fact that this plant has beautiful green-red leaves with drawings, it also has another specialty. The leaves of the Calathea move automatically. The plant closes its leaves in the evening and opens them again in the morning. This may produce a rushing sound. This is why the plant is also known as 'the living plant'. The Calathea is a member of the Marantaceae family. The plant originates from the jungles of South America and the Amazon region. The Calathea grows here naturally in the shade. Furthermore, the Calathea is ideal to have in your home because it can convert polluted substances into oxygen. This purifies the air in your home, ideal!

Care
The Calathea Insignis is a houseplant that needs a relatively large amount of water. It is best to give the plant small amounts of water regularly. The Calathea prefers a slightly moist soil, but without a layer of water forming at the bottom of the pot. Due to its origin in the humid Amazon rainforest, it is important that the soil never dries out. Furthermore, the Calathea houseplant needs little light. Place the Calathea in a place with (half) shade without direct sunlight. Too much sunlight can be harmful to the plant and causes brown edges on the leaves. Finally, the Calathea is the right plant for people with pets or children, as this plant is not poisonous!

Format
The plant has a height of 30-40cm upon delivery, measured including the nursery pot. The plant is supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 12cm.

Kalatea, Korbmarante, Fiskebensplante, Påfågelväxt - Kalatea, Calathea ornata, Rattlesnake plant, Planta paun, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea, Peacock plant, Maranta-cascavel, Goeppertia lancifolia, Calathea lancifolia, Kalatėja, Калатея