how to care for calathea

Calathea like to have moist soil or planting substances, but not soggy. They do not want lots of water, as it can drown them. When you water a Calathea plant, do not water it so much that the plant ends up sitting in standing water. Temperature – Calathea plants do not like the cold very much.

1. How often should you water Calathea?
2. Should I mist my Calathea?
3. Why are the leaves on my Calathea turning brown?
4. Where should I put my Calathea?
5. Does Calathea need sunlight?
6. How do you revive a dying Calathea?
7. Does Calathea like coffee grounds?
8. How do you encourage Calathea growth?
9. Should I cut dead leaves off Calathea?
10. Should I cut off brown leaves?
11. When should I repot my Calathea?

How often should you water Calathea?

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Should I mist my Calathea?

If you live somewhere that has lower levels of humidity then misting your Calathea is a definite must. As Calathea are plants used to humid environments, they can dry out and develop crispy leaves if there is not sufficient moisture in the air. A great way to combat this is by misting your calathea.

Why are the leaves on my Calathea turning brown?

The most common reason your Calathea's leaves are turning brown on the edges could be due to your tap water. Tap water contains salts, chlorine, minerals and fluoride – all of which can build up in the soil of your plant causing the tips of the leaves to burn, turn brown, and curl up.

Where should I put my Calathea?

Calathea plants like to be on the moist side, but they do NOT like to dry out completely. A good rule of thumb that I like to use for these plants is to allow the surface of the soil to dry out, and then water again. Maybe the top inch or so smaller pots. If you have a huge pot, maybe allow the top 2 inches to dry out.

Does Calathea need sunlight?

Indirect light – Calathea plants need bright, but not direct, sunlight to grow. This is because they grow on the floor of jungles and forests where they get limited light through the tops of the trees. In fact, direct sunlight will burn the leaves of a Calathea plant and cause it to lose its vibrant colors.

How do you revive a dying Calathea?

Calatheas do best in more humid environments, so you can recreate that humidity by spraying water. Then, you can make sure the leaves don't get too dry. You don't have to spray a ton of water on the leaves, but you can add a bit to increase the humidity on and around the plant.

Does Calathea like coffee grounds?

Sugars, milk or flavorings might attract bugs or lead to mold on the soil (more people nuisances than plant problems). 4.) Lean toward species that prefer acidy soil, such as African violets, calathea, Norfolk Island pine, dieffenbachia, anthurium and peperomia, for example. Coffee has an acidifying effect on soil.

How do you encourage Calathea growth?

Use Espoma's organic potting soil when it's time to repot your calathea. In the event your calathea is not looking so hot, cut the leaves off to the bottom of the stem to encourage new growth. These plants are good at making a comeback and grow quickly. Feed plants regularly with Espoma's liquid Indoor!

Should I cut dead leaves off Calathea?

Pruning or deadheading old or faded blooms improves your calathea's appearance and channels its energy into producing new foliage and blooms. Even though the calathea blooms are often indistinct and may be barely noticeable, regular deadheading gives your plant renewed vigor.

Should I cut off brown leaves?

Should you cut off dying leaves? Yes. Remove brown and dying leaves from your house plants as soon as possible, but only if they're more than 50 percent damaged. Cutting off these leaves allows the remaining healthy foliage to receive more nutrients and improves the plant's appearance.

When should I repot my Calathea?

Repotting - It is a good idea to repot your calathea once every year or every other year to give it fresh soil and nutrients. When to repot - Once a year or every other year. Pot sizing - if you want your plant to grow wider, find a nursery pot that's 2” in diameter larger than the current pot.