Calathea 'White Fusion' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea lietzei, or Calathea White Fusion, is a plant that originated in South America and grows in Mexico. This plant has beautiful colors on its leaves, white and green, and, behind the leaves, a striking purple. It is perfect for beginners just starting to garden, as it can thrive in a humid, warm, and shady environment.
Common Name |
Calathea White Fusion
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Calathea lietzei
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Calathea 'White Fusion' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea 'White Fusion'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea 'White Fusion' needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea 'White Fusion' needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Calathea 'White Fusion' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea 'White Fusion' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea 'White Fusion' to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Calathea 'White Fusion' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea 'White Fusion'. |
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Suitability in pots |
6L
Calathea 'White Fusion' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 6L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Calathea 'White Fusion' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea 'White Fusion' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea 'White Fusion' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Calathea 'White Fusion' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea 'White Fusion', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
air layering
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Calathea 'White Fusion' Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea 'White Fusion' plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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Most of Calathea White Fusion grows in Central Mexico and South America |
