Newbie here- I repotted this gal 3 weeks ago and she was fine. We went out of town last weekend and came back to her dying... I checked the soil and it was a little moist towards the bottom, not overly though. How do I save her (if possible). Thanks!! 🌱🪴
I think calatheas are hard to save
1 like I already struggle to keep any plant alive so not sure what I was thinking lol
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Calatheas are finicky. They like high humidity. That’s why it was one of the plants I let go when I moved. If the leaves still look good, I’d try to save it with a humidifier, and a spot near the window.
1 like There are a few new, healthy looking leaves that are still curled up....rest of them are gone I think. Can I save the new ones somehow?
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Calathea are magnets for spider mites as well so I would check the backs of the leaves, trim off the damaged leaves, and treat with dish soap or your chosen pest treatment. A humidifier will also help! They love higher humidity! Remember that they can grow back! I had to cut all the leaves off mine earlier this year and it’s finally growing again so they are resilient beasts
1 like Thank you!! I trimmed the dead and it's actually rebounding big time 👏 I don't see any bugs but I'll check often
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