I rescued this baby for half off today! I’m so excited as she’s my first Calathea. I know that they’re notoriously difficult. Any advice?
I rescued this baby for half off today! I’m so excited as she’s my first Calathea. I know that they’re notoriously difficult. Any advice?
A grow light helps calathea thrive in my opinion.
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agreed! mine are doing so much better several feet from a grow light that’s on 12 hours a day (other plants are closer) versus earlier this year under natural light
4 Mi piaceAgree with above. I have started using a continuous water system with my calatheas and they are doing so much better. If they get the tiniest bit dry spider mites attack. I use this with clearly filtered water. Blumat Classic Plant Watering Stakes | for Everyday Home or Vacation Use | Indoor or Outdoor Water Spikes for Plants | Automatic Drip Irrigation (3 Pack)
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Thanks for the tip. I’ve never had spider mites before so this is good to know if they do show up.
0 Mi piaceI also regularly rinse the leaves of mine to help keep the pests off. Maybe once a month or so
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What a beauty 💜💜
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Good luck… I‘ve killed one of these so bad😭 calathea are fussy. I’m not trying again lol
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Thanks. That’s why I bought the clearance one, that way if she does die I’m only out 8 bucks lol
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Lol makes sense
1 mi piaceI love how beautiful they look at this size! I have a rosy but it’s still quite small
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