The calathea plant is an incredibly stunning houseplant, one of my favorites for home decor. The intricately detailed patterns on their foliage truly make them stand out.
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Yellowing and browning are both indicators of overwatering and underwatering in calathea.
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- Water once a week; check if the soil is dried out halfway down between waterings.
- Watering must be done more often in better light and less frequently in lower light.
Calathea leaf curling indicates underwatering, low humidity, too much sunlight, and temperature extremities.
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- Do not put your plant in the way of heating and cooling vents or a drafty region.
- Use a humidifier to increase humidity levels.
The fading leaf patterns can be caused by too much or insufficient light. Usually, too much direct sunshine is most likely to blame.
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- Relocate the calathea to a spot with more shade or indirect light to restore the pattern.
- Once a month, use a diluted regular houseplant fertilizer.
Root rot is a typical problem with specimens sitting in overly wet or saturated soil for an extended period.
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– Plant your calathea in a pot with drainage holes and periodically check if the holes are blocked or not.
- Repot your plant once every 2-3 years.