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Calathea Network Plant Care
Calathea musaica (W.Bull.) L.H.Bailey
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Goeppertia kegeljanii is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. Native to Espírito Santo in Brazil, it is commonly also known by its synonym Calathea mosaica in the houseplant trade, due to the mosaic-like patterning on its leaves.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Calathea Network?
Water Calathea Network every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Where Is the Calathea Network Native To?
What Is the Calathea Network?
Calathea Network (Calathea musaica) belongs to the Marantaceae family within the Calathea genus. Calathea Network is native to Espírito Santo in Brazil. Calathea Network is also known as Calathea musaica, Mosaic Plant.
Calathea Network displays a climbing, vining growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2.5 ft.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Calathea Network?
Calathea musaica requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Calathea Network Need?
Calathea Network thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Calathea Network in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Calathea Network Prefer?
Calathea musaica grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Calathea Network prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Calathea Network?
Well-draining mix with perlite and peat. Good drainage is essential for Calathea Network to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Calathea Network?
Feed Calathea Network every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Propagate a Calathea Network?
Calathea Network can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rattlesnake plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Calathea Network Toxic to Pets and Children?
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list, which covers Calathea species (which includes Calathea Network). View the ASPCA entry
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Calathea Network?
Calathea Network is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Calathea Network Need?
Calathea Network grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11b – 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11b. Calathea Network is native to Espírito Santo in Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Calathea Network as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 11b – 13b
Keep exploring plants
Calathea Network is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Calathea genus — compare its care with other Calathea species on PlantoScan.
Calathea is part of the Marantaceae plant family — browse all Marantaceae genera and species.
Calathea Network thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Calathea Species
Other Calathea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calathea musaica (W.Bull.) L.H.Bailey, family Marantaceae (first published in Stand. Cycl. Hort. 2: 624 1914) — World Flora Online record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Calathea species (which includes Calathea Network) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 11b – 13b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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