About Our Calathea Burle Marxii
Calathea Burle Marxii Bio
Native to the Amazonian jungles of South America, Calathea Burle Marxii features large, emblem-shaped leaves with bold strokes of forest green on top and deep burgundy underneath. This plant belongs to the Marantaceae family, also known as 'Prayer Plants'. These plants have a unique circadian rhythm, causing their leaves to move up at night and down during the day, in search of the sun, mimicking a wake-and-sleep cycle similar to humans.
Light Instructions
Calathea Burle Marxii thrives in bright, indirect light where the sun rays are diffused but can adapt to spaces with bright, direct sunlight. Avoid placing it in areas with low light or no natural sunlight.
How does self-watering work?
- 1Open the lid and fill with water
- 2Your plant drinks only when needed
- 3The result: healthy, long-lived plants that are easy to care for
easyplant benefits
- Carefree and convenient
- No more worrying about when to water
- Healthier plants that live longer
- We use proven irrigation technology to optimise water consumption
| Advantages |  | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Water interval | 1 Month | 1 Week |
| Overwatering | Rare | Common |
| Underwatering | Never | Common |
| Over compacted dry soil | Never | Common |
| Easily know when to water |  |  |
| Stable root growth | | |
On your Calathea Marxii’s first few days at home, it may drop a few leaves or they might turn brown. Don’t worry – this is completely normal. Simply remove the damaged leaves and wait for new, healthier ones to emerge. To encourage steady growth, dust the leaves occasionally and give the pot a quarter of a turn once a month.
The impressive Burle Marxii Calathea can grow up to 60cm in height and width. As it matures, this remarkable plant will consistently produce new leaves that replace the older ones. When several new leaves emerge at once, a couple of the bottommost leaves may shed. This growth cycle and occasional leaf shedding are completely natural for this species.
The Calathea Burle Marxii, commonly known as a Fishbone prayer plant, is one of the most unique and striking plants you can display in your home. Its round leaves are patterned with fishbone-like stripes, resembling intricate veins, adding charm to any space. Calatheas, or Prayer Plants, are aptly named for their habit of folding their leaves towards the sky at night. The Ctenanthe Burle-Marxii, a spectacular variety of this plant, is distinguished by its "Fishbone" patterned foliage.
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