Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea dressleri, a plant from Brazil, is commonly known as Calathea Helen Kennedy. This plant has a striking color pattern and a distinctive feature on its oval leaves, which are a mixture of dark green and light green. The leaf's undersides are purple, making this plant very suitable for use as an ornamental plant at home.
Common Name |
Cathedral Plant, Kennedy Calathea, Helen Kennedy Calathea
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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 dressleri
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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 'Helen Kennedy' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea 'Helen Kennedy'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' needs water once every
10 days in 1.2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' needs about 0.3 L per 10 days. |
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Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 3 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' to thrive is between 60% and 70%. |
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Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea 'Helen Kennedy'. |
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Suitability in pots |
6L
Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 6L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Purple
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea 'Helen Kennedy', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea 'Helen Kennedy' plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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