The Calathea family of plants is delicate, demanding, and delightful, but it isn’t without its challenges. White spots marring the lovely foliage of my captivating Calatheas are among the dramas I’ve had to deal with. But, even though it’s a common issue, it has a simple solution. In good health, the sap from a healthy, …
Any variation in the color of your plant should raise a red flag. Your calathea’s brown leaf tips could be an indication of a pest or disease infestation. However, this is not always the case. The most common causes of brown tips on calathea leaves are dehydration, insufficient humidity, and sunburn. To solve the problem, …
I must confess that I am a calathea fan. I’ve had these dramatic beauties for years, and nothing threatens them more than root rot. Let me show you how to identify the source of the problem and save your calathea from root rot. Root rot commonly occurs when you’ve overwatered your calathea. Rapid yellowing of …
True to its common name, Beauty Star is one of the most dramatic, elegant, and boldest foliage plants in the genus calathea. Their patterned leaves make them quite a sight to behold. But, as true tropical plants, they can be finicky about their growing conditions. Calathea beauty star loves medium to bright, indirect light, so …
Nobody wants to see their Calatheas go from gleaming and radiant to sad and droopy. A delicate touch is needed to keep calathea at its best because of its bright, captivating foliage and temperamental nature. But with a little know-how and perseverance, you’ll soon have yours glowing and lush. Calathea leaves droop as a result …
Calathea leaves have stunning patterns and colors making them a highly attractive foliage plant. With such gorgeous leaves, one problem that can definitely affect its beauty is the appearance of brown spots. Brown Spots on Calathea Leaves can be a result of diseases like algal leaf spot, anthracnose, septoria leaf spot. Poor environmental conditions such …
With its large striking ovate leaves in different flashes of colors, Calathea zebrina is undeniable of the most popular and well-loved species under the Calathea genus. However, any plant parent who owns a Calathea zebrina will agree with me that these tropical beauties are also among the most challenging to take care of as they …