Wheat Calathea aka Pleiostachya pruinosa is a medium sized plant, grows to about 6 feet tall, native to rainforests from southern Mexico to Ecuador with broad, long-stalked leaves similar to a Calathea. The leaves are dull green above and the undersides are reddish maroon. The inflorescences consist of several branches covered in densely spaced, furry bracts resembling wheat, opening up to expose light purple flowers. Use as an accent plant in a tropical garden or as a container plant on a patio. Prefers semi-shade to full shade, moist well-drained soil and occasional misting.
Plant Care: Wheat Calathea is a very slow growing large plant. Wheat Calathea plants need semi shade to full shade for good growth. However, they can grow well in a partially shady location, also. They can grow best when planted in a place with plenty of morning light.
General advise about Indoor plants: Indoor plants require a indirect or filtered sun light (NOT the direct sun) . Each indoor plants have a different requirement of sunlight. So please google or read about the plants light requirement. Plants growth and survivability also depends on the climate and seasons. In simple words right amount of sun light, water, manure , pest control .
There is no set standard for watering. Each plant has varying requirement of water .Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Check if the plants stores water in their leaves or in rhizomes (bulb like structure in the roots). Check when the soil is dry then put the water. Over watering kills the plant due to root rot. Best suggestion is to shift the plants outside (in shade) once in awhile till they recover. During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month
** Plants photos are for representation purpose only. We will make best efforts to send the plants as in photos itself, however it is not always guaranteed as plants might overgrow or shrink depending on the season, care or age.
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