Calathea Misto 6"

Calathea Misto 6"
Calathea Misto is a subtly striking plant featuring delicate, slightly ruffled pale leaves that are light green in the middle with feathered dark green markings.

Exposure: Indirect light but not direct sun. If your Calathea leaves start developing brown spots or crispy edges, move it to a place with less light.
Soil: The soil has to be fairly moist but never soggy. The soil should be free-draining so that the roots never sit in water or they will rot. The excess water has to leave through the pot drainage hole so make sure your pot has a fairly large hole. Your Calathea loves consistently moist soil so it has to be rich in organic matter. Use potting soil for African violets, or any mix with two parts peat and one part perlite.
Watering: Adequate watering of your Calathea is the key to its continued good health. The soil should be fairly moist but not wet. Let your plant dry a bit between watering.
The best way to check the soil is to stick your finger in the soil. If the top inch is dry, it is time for watering. If not, wait for a few days and then check again. When watering, water thoroughly. Let the excess water drain out of the drainage hole. Use rain or filtered water.