Marantaceae and Calathea

 

Calathea is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Marantaceae.

Calathea Maranta
Calathea Makoyana 
Calathea oranata
 Calathea Orbifolia 


Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae
Clade:     Tracheophytes
Clade:     Angiosperms
Clade:     Monocots
Clade:     Commelinids
Order:     Zingiberales
Family:     Marantaceae
Genus:     Calathea

Light:Like the shady floors of the tropical canopies, this genus prefers low to medium light.Too much direct sunlight can damage their fragile leaves. Too much sun exposure may result in sunburn or dullness in the color of the leaves.

Temperature: Along with low to indirect light preferences, these plants require high humidity to mimic their natural habitat . Some calatheas are placed in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas with high-moisture levels. Calatheas prefer temperatures 60 °F / 15 °C and above to support healthy growth. These plants are also sensitive to cold air. The ideal temperatures range for these plants is 75 °F / 23 °C to 85 °F / 29 °C.


Watering:  Calatheas should be kept moist but not wet. Over or under watering these plants can lead to brown, dry leaves.Calathea are sensitive to minerals found in tap water such as chlorine and fluoride.

Snow storm January 21-24-2025

It was great to see the snow. Over 1 foot of the white dry fluffy stuff. It snowed so heavy for one solid day. 12 degree temperatures on January 22nd, 2025.

I am waiting to see how many Azalea species have the bark split. Palms across the area. All the way to Jacksonville, Florida. Pensacola, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

 

After 2 years of drought. The toll on Pine trees has been extensive. The trees that will have damage from the days of deep freeze will be noticeable in the months to come.

 

Many will take 1/2 to 1.5 years to see the damages.

 

 

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