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Dziko la Calamua Orbifolia

Calawa Orbifolia, omwe amadziwikanso kuti nyenyezi yasiliva, imachokera ku America Lotentha, makamaka mayiko ngati Brazil. Zomera izi zimakula bwino m'nkhalango yamvula, imazolowera kutentha komanso chinyezi, komanso shaded. Makamaka, nthawi zambiri amapezeka m'zigawo zotentha za Bolivia ndi nkhalango yake.

Calawa Orbifolia

Zokonda za Calawa Orbifolia

Calawa Orbifolia ndi masamba osatha omwe amakonda malo ofunda, achinyezi, komanso osalala, opepuka ozizira komanso amphamvu. Kutentha koyenera kuli pakati pa 18 ° C mpaka 30 ° C, ndi chofunikira kwambiri chinyezi komanso chilengedwe. Ndikoyenera kulima bwino, chonde, yothira bwino, komanso mwamphamvu masamba acidic nkhuyu kapena dothi la peat. Imakhala ndi chinyezi koma osakonda chilala; Madzi osakwanira amatha kubweretsa masamba a masamba owoneka bwino komanso osakula.

Mu nthawi yakukula, kuwonjezera pa kuthirira kamodzi patsiku, ndikofunikira kuwonjezera pa tsamba komanso kulakwitsa kwachilengedwe, kukhala ndi chinyezi cha 85% mpaka 90% kapena kupitilira. Kuzisunga nthawi yozizira, kuwonjezera pa kumasunga kutentha, kuthirira kuyenera kuwongolera; Kukula kwa madzi panthawiyi kungayambitse mizu pang'ono, ndipo masamba adothi atawonetsa zizindikiro, mbewuyo imapanganso masamba atsopano pomwe nyengoyo imatentha.

What’s the best soil mix for Calathea Orbifolia?

Sakanizani nthaka ya Calamua Orbifolia

Kwa Calawa Orbifolia, nthaka yosakaniza nthaka iyenera kupereka madzi abwino ndikusunganso chinyontho chokwanira. Nthaka yodulidwa bwino ndikofunikira kuti muchepetse mizu yowola, yomwe imakhala yofala muzomera zomwe zimakonda zonyowa koma osati midzi. Nawa dothi laling'ono lotsimikizika limasakanikiza zomwe zimapangitsa izi:

1. Kusakaniza koyenera kwa peat moss, perlite, ndi nthaka yophika in equal parts is beneficial for Calathea Orbifolia. This combination offers a balance between water retention and drainage, ensuring the plant’s roots stay healthy.

2. Kusakaniza kwa magawo awiri ophika nthaka, gawo limodzi perlite, ndi gawo limodzi la orchid ndi njira ina yabwino kwambiri. Fomu iyi imalepheretsa madzi okwanira madzi ndi khungwa la maluwa, pomwe antelite amatsimikizira kuti madzi owonjezera amatha kuthira madzi, kupewa madzi.

3. Kuphatikiza kwa gawo limodzi la peat moss (kapena coconut coir), gawo limodzi perlite, ndi gawo limodzi vermiculite creates a slightly acidic environment that is ideal for Calathea Orbifolia. This mix retains moisture while also allowing for proper drainage, which is essential for the plant’s health and growth.

Kusintha Ndege

While the above soil mixes are recommended, it’s important to remember that you can adjust them based on your specific conditions and the resources available to you. The key is to create a soil environment that mimics the plant’s natural habitat as closely as possible, which is a warm, humid, and well-drained environment.