Calathea brown spots on leaves is very easy to notice because it quickly messes up the beautiful patterns and colors on the plant’s leaves. That said, it is very important to pay attention to these spots because they mean something wrong is happening. In some cases, it can lead to more serious problems. Calathea brown …
Calathea root rot is a frustrating problem because it can destroy an otherwise very beautiful plant. What’s worse is that calathea are best propagated via division which makes it hard to save the plant in case the situation becomes dire. Unfortunately, if you do wake up one day and suspect there’s even a possibility of …
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The Calathea Setosa is a beautiful houseplant with long striped leaves for which it is best known for. But, it is important to note while the plant is commonly referred to as the Calathea Setosa in many stores, it is actually a member of the Ctenanthe genus. Thus, its actual name is actually Ctenanthe Setosa. …
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The Calathea Burle Marx is a beautiful houseplant that features long oval shaped leaves with stunning V-shaped stripes. The alternating light and dark green colors make it a very popular plant because it will instantly catch your attention. And, like many other plants, it goes by many names. As such, if you happen to see …
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Spider mites on Calathea can happen any time. You wake up one day and suddenly notice thin webbings on your plant. What should you do? And how can you confirm that spider mites are in fact the problem? In this article, I’ll go in depth about spider mites on calathea plants including the symptoms, how …
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Propagating Calathea plants is actually one of the easier parts of caring for the plant. And it is something I do recommend you do for each of your calatheas since they are beautiful, wonderful plants, albeit a bit on the fussy side. That said, the patterns on their leaves make them worth the extra effort. …
The Calathea Illustris is also known as the Calathea Roseopicta Illustris. As such, it bears a close resemblance to the Calathea Roseopicta. It is actually a cross between the Calathea Dottie and the Calathea Medallion. This gives you the stunning wide oval shaped leaves with lovely colored patterns. The plant features deep green colored foliage …
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Calathea are known to be fussy plants making them more suited to growers and houseplant owners with a little big of experience. The biggest issue that makes Calathea care is watering. Therefore, it is important to avoid too much water. Similarly, it is very important to use the right potting mix to avoid waterlogging. What …
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The Calathea Flamestar is best known for the amazing patterns on its leaves. While they make simple use of different shades of green, they way they colors and pattern are put together make the plant’s leaves very attractive. Calathea Flamestar Care Summary: Keep the Calathea Flamestar is moist, well-draining soil that is breathable. It enjoys …
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The Stromanthe Magic Star is also known as the Calathea Magic Star or Calathea Magicstar. Although, it is important to note that the plant is not a “true” Calathea, instead it is classified as a Stromanthe, which is a close relative. Therefore, make sure to care for the plant as a Stromanthe and not a …
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