Calethea #165 by Passionate Gem

Caletheas in 6" nursery pot

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☀️The ideal spot is where it will receive medium to bright indirect light. Caletheas can handle low light, but increased light can help maintain the vivid colors and patterns on the foliage. Place in a spot that receives 4-6 hours of Indirect light daily.

🌡️Grows best in warmer than average room temperatures between 65-80 F but no lower than 55°F. Avold sudden temperature drops and cold drafts. Prayer plants love humidity. At about 60% is Ideal. Since most homes sit around 30 to 50%, you can provide additional humidity from a humidifier, daily misting or placing in a bathroom or kitchen.

💧Do use filtered or distilled water because they can have a difficult time processing salts. Water about once a week to keep soil evenly moist but never soggy. Allow the top Inch of soil to dry out before watering again. Once weekly should be sufficient but in winter It's recommended to water.

🪴 Do not repot right away. Let the plant stay in its nursery pot for at least a few months to get used to its new home. Most plants go dormant in the winter so It's best to not repot them then because they could go in to shook. It's best to repot every 1-2 years during the growing months of spring and summer. This plant grows well in a standard potting mix. It is beneficial to blend in some sand and perlite to Improve drainage. They can become slightly root-bound before repotting.

💊They do not need to be fertilized often. Once a month or so during the growing season. Feed during the spring and summer months with a fertilizer that has a NP (nitrogen-phosphorous-potassium) ratio of approximately 10-10-10. For the amount to use, follow product label instructions. No fertilizer is needed during the winter months when growth naturally.

🐜 All plants from Passionate Gem are treated monthly with a natural spray consisting of hydrogen peroxide, natural soap and neem oil diluted with water--but that doesn't mean once they go to a new home it can't catch a critter infestation from surrounding plants or soil. (Even flowers can be a carrier of pests!)  Preventative maintenance Is key! Check your plants often, clean leaves by giving the occasional shower or wiping with a clean damp cloth. Use clean pots and fresh quality soil when transplanting. A spray, like mentioned above, is a really great preventative measure as well.