Calathea ‘Kennedy’

Description

Calathea are sought after for their beautifully patterned foliage, and this rare variety is no exception. New leaves unfurl with a bright green surface, and a pale purple underside. As they mature the feather patterned leaves turn a blue-green shade and become leathery in texture, while the underside purple deepens in colour and becomes velvety and soft.

WATERING

In S/S water when the top surface of the soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 10%. Mist daily.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during the growing season (April – September).

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years using a houseplant compost or when roots appear from the bottom of the nursery container.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.