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Calathea ‘Helen Kennedy’
Original price was: ₹999.00.₹349.00Current price is: ₹349.00.
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🌿 Calathea ‘Helen Kennedy’ Care Guide
☀️ Light
- Prefers bright, indirect light
- Avoid direct sun (causes leaf fading & burns)
- Can tolerate medium light, but growth slows
💧 Watering
- Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
- Water when top 1–2 cm of soil feels dry
- Use filtered / rainwater if possible (Calatheas are sensitive to salts)
👉 In Kerala humidity, watering 2–3 times/week is usually enough
🌡️ Temperature
- Ideal: 18°C – 30°C
- Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes
💦 Humidity
- Needs high humidity (60–80%)
- Perfect for Kerala climate, but still:
- Mist regularly OR
- Use pebble tray / humidifier
🌱 Soil Mix
Use a well-draining, airy mix:
- Cocopeat + perlite + compost
- Add orchid bark for better aeration
🪴 Potting
- Use pots with good drainage holes
- Repot every 1–2 years
- Prefers slightly root-bound conditions
🌿 Fertilizer
- Feed every 2–4 weeks during growing season
- Use diluted liquid fertilizer (½ strength)
- Avoid overfeeding (causes leaf burn)
✂️ Maintenance
- Remove yellow/dry leaves regularly
- Wipe leaves to keep patterns vibrant
- Rotate plant for even growth
⚠️ Common Problems
- Brown edges → Low humidity / tap water salts
- Curling leaves → Underwatering or heat stress
- Yellow leaves → Overwatering
- Faded patterns → Too much sunlight
🐛 Pests
- Watch for spider mites, mealybugs
- Treat with neem oil spray weekly if needed
🌼 Pro Tip for Alans Garden
Calathea ‘Helen Kennedy’ thrives beautifully in indoor shaded sections or greenhouse setups in Kerala. Avoid placing near hot windows—filtered balcony light works best.
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