Calathea

Calathea Care: Why They’re Considered Difficult (And How to Make It Easy)

Calathea are well known for their difficult nature, but what exactly is it that makes them difficult to manage? Basically, …

Is a Maranta a Calathea?

Maranta and Calathea aren’t the same plant — but the confusion is totally understandable. Here’s the difference between the two …

Don’t Bleach Your Calathea. Here’s How Much Light They Need

Calatheas are actually pretty easy to sort out light-wise: Bright rooms: put your Calathea somewhere where it won’t get direct …

Calathea Leaves Pointing Up? Here’s What It Means

Calathea leaves pointing up is usually a sign of too much light or stress — but it can also mean …

How to Get Rid of Pests on Calathea (and Which to Watch For)

Calathea are already high-maintenance — the last thing you need is pests on top. Here’s which pests to look for, …

How to Save A Dying Calathea

Calathea become easier to care for if you accept this simple truth: they will NOT accept a sup par environment …

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Calathea Rhizomes

Ever been repotting a Calathea and you’ve discovered weird white bulbs? Those are Rhizomes, and this article will go through …

This Is Why Your Calathea has Curled Leaves

This article is specifically about Calathea, but I think most if not all Marantaceae can exhibit really curled leaves. Most …

10 Reasons You Should Keep Calathea In Terrariums

It’s no big secret that I love terrariums. They’re incredible, ESPECIALLY for someone with a history of neglecting my plants …

How to Grow Calathea In LECA

Yes, Calathea live can live perfectly happily (at least, for a Calathea) in LECA. IN FACT if you’re a bit …

This Is Why Your Calathea Has Brown/Black Spots (And What to Do About Them)

Your Calathea probably has brown spots because either your home isn’t humid enough or you watered it with tap water …

How to Care For Calathea

I kind of got into plants in the wrong order – I went all in on Philodendron first, purely because …