{"product_id":"calathea-fasciata-besar","title":"Calathea fasciata 'Besar'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea fasciata ‘Besar’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a remarkable tropical houseplant, prized for its large, nearly round leaves with contrasting patterns. Its deep green foliage, marked by wide light green to silvery bands, gives it a graphic and lush appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A horticultural cultivar of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoeppertia fasciata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (formerly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea fasciata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), a species native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly Brazil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate growth. It forms a dense clump from underground rhizomes. ‘Besar’ is distinguished by its large, broad, rounded leaves, marked with a pattern alternating different shades of green along the veins. The underside of the foliage may show purplish hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering is quite rare indoors. It may produce small, inconspicuous inflorescences, but it is primarily grown for its spectacular foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn or fade the leaves. Good light helps keep the patterns well-defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water when the surface of the substrate begins to dry slightly. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the soil. It appreciates high ambient humidity and may develop brown edges when the air is too dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a light, well-draining tropical plant potting mix, enriched with coconut coir, perlite, and fine bark to maintain consistent moisture while ensuring good root aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-toxic to humans and animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/serreslavoie.com\/collections\/terreau-pour-plante-dinterieur\/products\/terreau-empotage-connaisseur-bio-5l\"\u003eOur tropical plant potting mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plantearium","offers":[{"title":"4.25 inches","offer_id":43725740474429,"sku":"prod","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9223\/5821\/files\/DSC_4976.jpg?v=1790534998","url":"https:\/\/serreslavoie.com\/en\/products\/calathea-fasciata-besar","provider":"Serres Lavoie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}