{"product_id":"calathea-warscewiczii-1","title":"Calathea warscewiczii- Bushy Jungle Velvet Calathea - The Lush Flora","description":"it is a beautiful tropical houseplant commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eJungle Velvet Calathea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae — the prayer-plant family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Central America, particularly Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can reach around \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.2 m tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e in good conditions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, soft\/velvety dark-green leaves with a lighter feather or peacock-like pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderside:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually a striking \u003cstrong\u003eburgundy\/purple\u003c\/strong\u003e colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can produce unusual \u003cstrong\u003econe-like flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, even indoors when conditions are good. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it \u003cstrong\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid strong direct Kerala afternoon sunlight—it can scorch the leaves. A bright room near a window with filtered light is ideal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most important things with this Calathea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil \u003cstrong\u003econsistently slightly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e, but don't leave it waterlogged. Let the surface dry slightly before watering again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf possible, use \u003cstrong\u003erainwater, filtered water, or low-mineral water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tap-water minerals\/fluoride can contribute to brown leaf tips. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e💦 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt likes \u003cstrong\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally around \u003cstrong\u003e60%+\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKerala's naturally humid climate can actually be a big advantage for this plant. However, an air-conditioned room can become much drier, so keep it away from direct AC airflow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse an airy, well-draining mix, for example:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocopeat + perlite + good-quality potting soil\/compost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal is to retain some moisture without the roots sitting in stagnant water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lush Flora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67669305000238,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/1091\/4606\/files\/yDMjwzBFsB.jpg?v=1791476555","url":"https:\/\/foliages.in\/products\/calathea-warscewiczii-1","provider":"Foliages.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}