Calathea plant care - Mistakes you should avoid

This video is about indoor plant Calathea Plant care. Do's and Dont's to grow healthy calathea. It includes Calathea Ornata, Calathea Roseopicta Dottie, Calathea Zebrina and Stromanthe Triostar.
#plantify #calathea

[@maidenvoyage453]

What is the potting mix

[@PlantiFy]

Soil should be well draining ... good amount of cocopeat with soil and sand . Approx ratio - cocopeat:sand:soil: vermicompost- 40: 20: 20: 20

[@PlantiFy]

good amount of cocopeat with soil and sand . Approx ratio - cocopeat:sand:soil: vermicompost- 40: 20: 20: 20

[@viren1929]

So true.. No matter how many times you killed them.. You just can't give up on them.. They are most beautiful plant i have ever seen.. But i learned from my mistakes.. They are doing petty fine now.. 😊

[@PlantiFy]

Than you and really we plant lovers can't just resist from bringing them home 😊

[@viren1929]

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[@viren1929]

Yes absolutely..

[@shellianne5767]

I haven't learned as yet. Still buying and killing. One day...

[@mse6818]

I just fell in love with your personality und voice

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@DrDianeThompson]

This information is so helpful. Thank you.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@narutchaudhary4202]

00:10 same i say them wile coming back to home from school 😁

[@PlantiFy]

😅

[@toosense]

Yes, the beautiful leaves attracted me at the store and now I am learning to care for these lovely tropical plants. Thank you for great advice!

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@rituebhayana6380]

Thank you for sharing such a detailed valuable information about Calatheas.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@17suki7o]

I left my Calathea in the car under the scorching sun and the plant got all cripply, sad, and struggling. Then I brought it home and placed it beside my bed, giving water and hiding it from the direct sun. But it kept drying out until now, where my area gets rained on twice a week. Now there is a new leaf!

[@PlantiFy]

Happy that you saved your plant ❤️.. they love moisture in air

[@17suki7o]

@@PlantiFy Your video helped me a lot to understand why it was behaving such a way. Thank you! ❤️

[@PlantiFy]

@@17suki7o glad that it was helpful 😊

[@venurao9911]

Thank you very much for beautiful video. It was told rain water is good. In this situation can we use stored rain water of one week old? The reason is rain water can't get all the time. In the absence of rain water can we use mineral water meant for drinking i.e., Bisleri drinking water which sold in India. Another thing can we use ground water instead of tap water as tap water contains chemicals.

[@PlantiFy]

Yes we can use rain water... you may use filter water also.. not sure about ground water though... Should be fine

[@xtubeit8265]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! It’s definitive and provides all the information I was missing! I love Calatheas, but have killed at least 3! I just keep buying them.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@Militant_Vegan]

Ur a life saver lol! Im a beginner and I just impulsively bought one the other day lol. She was so pretty I couldn’t resist. What have I gotten myself into 😅

[@PlantiFy]

😀😀 no plant lover could resist ...they are so pretty 😀

[@GROWSOMETHINGGREENtoday]

You are right on every point for the calatheas. They are really pretty but yes a lot of care requirements:( i don't have a calathea now..used to

[@PlantiFy]

Thanks 😊.. they keep me on my toes😀

[@tapaskumarjana8747]

Ma'am ,I kill more then 50 calathya plant.I think.. I can do that😅😅😅

[@mtloke5732]

What is "hard water"? Why calatheas don't like hard water?

[@venurao9911]

Nice video with detailed explanation. I use to collect rain water whenever it rains & stored it in bottles. This stored rain water can be used?

[@PlantiFy]

Yes..rain water is good.

[@sandyheredia3027]

If I decide to get more they will definitely live in the bathroom.

[@roshmiray674]

Is this plant maintenance free and does this plant grows in all type of soils.... Does this plant needs a lot of fertilizers... ????? ... Is this beautiful plant hardy and is this plant beginner friendly.... Plant ??? .....i am a total beginner novice and just started gardening... I fell in love..... ❤❤❤❤ ...... 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉..... madly with this gorgeous beautiful plant the moment I saw it in the nursery and I cudnt resist myself from buying this plant.... 😂😂 .... 🎉🎉 ... Bt I am now very very worried about this plant bcoz it doesn't seem to me as a total beginner friendly plant... So after seeing this important informative helpful video which will be so much beneficial to all the crazy plant lovers including me so I thought with ur support help and guidance it will be much more easier for me to understand and save this beautiful plant so tht this plant remains with me forever.... So expecting a quick reply back from u mam.... This is the first time I am seeing ur video and I found it very very useful.... I am from calcutta and extremely in need of ur support and guidance... Thank you.... ❤🌹 ..... so much for this video and waiting impatiently😊😊 ...... for ur reply....

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment ❤️... This plant is not so beginner friendly... need consistent care...don't need much fertilizer..but finding the balance is the key...I am also from Kolkata...I found dry winter months and extreme hot May June is challenging....and I lost mine when I went for vacation

[@beautifulyou3413]

Mere calethea ki tip brown ho rhi h kaise thk kre

[@ashishpingle9812]

U r very honest.. U r admitting your mistakes...

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊.. Calathea care is really a subject to learn 😀

[@ashishpingle9812]

@@PlantiFyyaa its indeed a very risky plant..

[@SIC647]

I tend to view calatheas as long-lasting flower bouquets. I am often able to keep them alive for a period of time (1-4 years) but they eventually die on me. But it is still cheaper than buying a flower bouquet a month.

[@PlantiFy]

😀that's a good way... Yah.. 4 years is a good span I think... Better to propagate them..my almost died Calathea s re-grow leaves during spring/monsoon..but they never grew that fuller..so I bought another.. another way to think them as season flowers😀.. I also have other priorities than Calatheas..they keep me on my toes

[@thegreatestofalltime777]

Where did you get them in the first place? I'm looking for them everywhere, every nursery and online. I have one stromanthe or triostar

[@PlantiFy]

@@thegreatestofalltime777 from local nursery here in Kolkata India

[@thegreatestofalltime777]

@@PlantiFy আচ্ছা! আমি লোকাল, গালিফ স্ট্রীটের যারা দোকান নিয়ে বসে, নিউটাউন, সাউথ 24 পরগনার নার্সারির সাথে, তারপর ইন্সটাগ্রামে এ্যাড দেখে হোয়াটসঅ্যাপ বিসনেস, ব্যাঙ্গালোরে, যোগাযোগ করলাম কেউ দিতে পারছে না। শেষে ফ্লিপকার্ট আর শপসি থেকে 2 টো অর্ডার করলাম, ugaoo তেও নেই কালেকশন। আমাজনে আছে বা প্রাইস অনেক বেশি 500-600 avg. আপনি ওদের নম্বর টা দিতে পারবেন? প্লীজ 🙏🏻 আচ্ছা price reasonable তো?

[@derinxspaghetti]

do you recommend self watering system?

[@PlantiFy]

Not really... because that will not allow the soil to become at least semi dry in between watering

[@anjalikessar9590]

Very informative...just bought one..hope they thrive under my care !!

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊 ...and best of luck for your new plant.. 😊

[@yogenp]

Thanks for these tips. I made these mistakes too. Especially using tap water. 😢 I hope she survives.

[@preenwithgreen5455]

Very helpful tips for growing calatheas!!

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you so much 😊😊

[@MySweetLittleGarden]

Beautiful calathea plant and nice care tips 👍👍

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@glen4075]

Lovely helpful video. Thank you.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@shraddhavaidya1323]

That's a very unique and honest video based on personal experience. Even I have killed them but still want to bring again. Kindly let me know how to save them in extreme summers and winters of Northern India.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊 .. during summer, spay water regularly and water well when the soil is dry. In winter they go dormant, so water less, but try to keep humidity level high during dry months.. morning sun works well , but avoid strong or long sun exposure

[@shraddhavaidya1323]

@@PlantiFy Thankyou so much 💓

[@exploreyourhobbies7728]

Beautiful plants so useful sharing dear friend Totally loving it 😍

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@craftenchant4701]

Thank you for your video. Your communication and demeanour are both very gentle and soothing.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@sandyheredia3027]

One of makoyanas died and the other one I Put in the bathroom and she’s doing great

[@jenenamaughan1992]

Thank you, I am new to growing callatheas so this was very helpful.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@frizzygrizzy25]

@plantify HELP ! Does bottled water work for these plants or does it have to be distilled or rain water for them to thrive ???

[@PlantiFy]

Yes...bottled water should be be fine .

[@frizzygrizzy25]

@@PlantiFy Thank you so much for your help, I will try that ! My Calathea seems suicidal lately, nothing I do seems to satisfy it !

[@PlantiFy]

@@frizzygrizzy25 they're like that...😀

[@myplantismylife]

Very nice information stay in touch ☺❤

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@Meghna.Shivani.Janhvi]

Very informative and nice presentation ❤

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@SWETALUK]

That was amazing. What I liked is that u pointed out ur mistakes. So that we will be aware of them👍🏻

[@yallahbatmurusa]

Omg thankyou so much! I didn’t know I was buying such a delicate plant. But how it started drying up and dying it was so heartbreaking for me i have been searching and thakGod cane across your video! Thankyou so much

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊💚

[@neetagupta1895]

Where do you live......your plants r looking soooo healthy.....My Stromanthe triostar is dying after repotting....

[@PlantiFy]

I am in Kolkata, India.. soil should be well draining with cocopeat.

[@voiceunplugged7412]

Very informative ❤ I love this plant so much, but couldn't ever keep them successfully, so I am literally afraid of buying them, but they ar so alluring, thats why whenever I go to Nursery I skip the corner of calathea literally like a blind person! I have gained some courage from your video, now next time I visit nursery i will definitely get a calathea and try keeping them with all your tips and tricks.. Thank you once again❤

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you so much 😊...yes, they are delicate...they need consistent care ... When we go on vacation or little busy, they just die😒

[@ramkishanbhagya8449]

how to prevent from root rot tq

[@PlantiFy]

Soil should be well draining... you may refer to my calathea potting mix video...water only when the top soil is dry

[@binny603]

I just brought a propageted Calethea plant in a nursery pot.....and it leaves have started curling inside....I don't know whether to repot it in a bigger pot or let it season itself for a couple of days...plz guide...thank u so much for explaining everything so nicely......

[@PlantiFy]

Please don't repot now..water less ...after checking the soil...but spray water

[@rvcwest]

My ctenanthe leaves are curling after propagation, how do i fix this problem? 😭

[@PlantiFy]

Please check if the new soil remaining wet for a long time

[@sumansingh3383]

Hindi me btayiye plese

[@PlantiFy]

Hi Suman ji.. I can't speak Hindi well, my mother tongue is Bengali. 🥺

[@CroGirlZg]

Thank you so much, very informative video! I've gotten a Calathea just a week ago, precisely because I heard she's a diva among plants, so I called her Diva 😂 Good news is that I've been already following all the suggestions you mentioned, so I hope my plant will be happy, she's perky so far 😊 I've put her in a bathroom near my pothos plant, and since I work from home, I turn on the humidifier in the morning so I can create that moist, warm enviroment for them.

[@PlantiFy]

That's great 👍. Wish you a great time with Calatheas😊

[@NEPHER13]

some great info here and also some bad

[@Plantsandprop]

i repotted it and it died , i watered it some revived and some remailed folded ...its high maintenance plant no doubt but i find it really beautiful to be aound my home

[@PlantiFy]

While repotting, we should not disturb the root ball much... they may grow back..I have one that bounced back ..new leaves started growing...will share one video on that if it grows back fully

[@B1ackTheRipper]

I have a Calathea from Home Depot that was growing in water. I still have it in water but want to transition it to soil soon.

[@PlantiFy]

Oh that's great..I never tried growing Calatheas in water.

[@silviamaria1000]

So let's say you water your Calatheas today and tomorrow it rains. Do you still place them outside to get the rainwater??

[@PlantiFy]

😀 Not always.. need a little judgement... Sometimes if the soil is wet and it's raining, I put them under rain for a little while and move back.

[@christeverything268]

Hi mam I have the same calathea plant you have the tall leaves with pink stripes not even one new leaf has come what could I do

[@PlantiFy]

Try to keep the plant in bright indirect light...best thing if you can provide early morning sunlight for an hour or so.

[@jayasasidharan9517]

Thank you❤

[@PlantiFy]

❤️

[@TimV777]

I killed one 😭 now I'm scared to get another cos they are so costly n fussy

[@PlantiFy]

yes..they are really demanding and moody

[@naseemcpvs373]

hai

[@PlantiFy]

hi

[@haleyc283]

Can u tell me the soil mix and ratio .my leaves are curling i think soil is soggy

[@PlantiFy]

Soil should be well draining ... good amount of cocopeat with soil and sand . Water when top soil is dry. Approx ratio - cocopeat:sand:soil: vermicompost- 40: 20: 20: 20

[@thecrow7]

hi i am in the uk. here we struggle with the light and humidity grow lights are a option. 🙂

[@PlantiFy]

Yes..and probably you need a humidifier...

[@mwvlogon]

It's such a valuable information. Thanks for sharing

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@avantajainsingla]

If rain water not available, can we use hydrogen peroxide 6ml to 1 ltr of water for the same purpose?

[@PlantiFy]

I never tried that, I use filter water

[@avantajainsingla]

@@PlantiFy ok ji

[@aguiremedia]

Thanks so much!

[@Daisy.florina]

Thank you for your wonderful help.❤

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@TheDestinationjourneys]

Great information. Thanks for sharing your experience. Keep it up.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@everydaywithricha4293]

Nice info👍🏻..stay connected dear

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you..stay connected ❤️

[@shuklagorai7744]

Hi In one of my plants few leaves are curling. Soil is moist and is in well drained soil. I live in kolkata. Can you help me. Do u mist the plants everyday or in a gap

[@PlantiFy]

Everyday during dry season... Now a days not misting as it is monsoon..but during the dry spell in monsoon it may happen..if old leaves are curling, don't worry..new leaves should come out healthy.

[@shuklagorai7744]

Can you help me... I m facing lots of problem

[@PlantiFy]

@@shuklagorai7744 share the details please..soil mix, where you keep it, when repotted etc

[@satyavaraprasad2436]

Thank you for valuable information mam 👍

[@PlantiFy]

😊thank you

[@lucianavaz3012]

Very informative video of calathias thanks for sharing good tips also

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you😊❤

[@HarpreetKaur-qo8hd]

Can we grow calthia by cutting

[@PlantiFy]

I have not tried it yet.. thanks for raising this 👍..will try sometimes.

[@nabeela9327]

What about water from well?

[@PlantiFy]

Depends on the hardness of the water...but better than tap water for sure 😀

[@nabeela9327]

@@PlantiFy tap water which come from well?

[@nabeela9327]

Yesterday i re potted calathea which had burn leaves and was root bound.. So I seperated them, then loosen their roots and washed it and kept it in water for few hours and then re pot them with fresh soil and water it.. But today all leaves are drooping.. 😕🤔...

[@PlantiFy]

@@nabeela9327 I killed one Calathea Ornata while repotting , I removed all nursery soil and washed its roots..so now I just report without disturbing the roots at all

[@KVsPlantsOrchids]

Good collection of calathea Very useful tips shared

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@arghyakamalgoswami3106]

Same problem... thanks for your help ❤️

[@PlantiFy]

Glad that it helped 😊

[@LimitlessGardening]

Awesome

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊😊

[@mahaswetamukherjee06]

Thank you for this informative video

[@PlantiFy]

😊😊 Thank you

[@DrTitilDattaSamanta]

Nice information 👍🏻

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@VaibhavBain]

I see your video is inspired by Planterina.

[@PlantiFy]

I wish I could grow huge plants like her... She is a master... I am learning every day 😊

[@VaibhavBain]

@@PlantiFy yup I am also fan of those lush green bushy hanging plants🙂

[@JazzMeUinFLUSA]

I did the same mistakes.

[@PlantiFy]

😊 these plants are crazy 😀

[@ignatiuscrasta8407]

How much water need those

[@PlantiFy]

sprinkle or spray water daily, and water the soil when the soil is almost dry but not bone dry

[@krishnameka6714]

You are given me helpful information

[@PlantiFy]

Glad that it helped 🙂🙂

[@sujataagarwal8331]

Thank you very much for very informative video. As you suggested to keep a tray of marbles with water underneath of the calatheas plants. I would like to ask how much of water should be kept. If we keep more water, plant starts observing water and soil becomes soggy.

[@PlantiFy]

You are currect.. the pot should not touch the water..that's why putting pebbles..to give the pots some height

[@moorflower4118]

Very helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@snehasahaya1987]

Very informative video

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@Gorgeouscorliss]

I’m wondering if this type of plant would benefit from a self watering pot. I bought a prayer plant some odd green variety and put it in a self watering plant pot and it doing amazingly well. I find some plants don’t do well in a self watering pot because they don’t like the consistent moisture I just bought a new calathea and I’m going to put it in a self watering pot hopefully it will do well.

[@PlantiFy]

Thanks for the idea.. please let us know how your plant is doing in self watering pot...I can then also try...and the community will get an idea...

[@bubbles-1020]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@PlantiFy]

❤️

[@mallavijayalakshmi3098]

Very practical and useful tips.

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@krishnameka6714]

Thank you for your suggessions

[@PlantiFy]

You are most welcome 😊

[@snehasahaya1987]

Mam how to care them in winter?

[@PlantiFy]

Low humidity is the main problem in winter in India..as the temperature is not too low in India. ..so increasing the humidity around the plants will help... And it should be consistent..so a humidifier or water tray would help..and please group the plants together..water frequently but in small quantity by spraying..and water thoroughly when the soil is dry.

[@snehasahaya1987]

@@PlantiFy thnx mam.

[@tastylifeplantlady706]

Thank U soooooo much 🥰❣️🥰❣️🥰❣️🌿

[@PlantiFy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@aatifalikhan7706]

Can I use ac water?

[@PlantiFy]

sorry not sure about that.. never tried

[@suvcham2198]

Hlo je wat abt potting mix??

[@PlantiFy]

good amount of cocopeat with soil and sand . Approx ratio - cocopeat:sand:soil: vermicompost- 40: 20: 20: 20

[@suvcham2198]

@@PlantiFy 🙏🙏

[@flinthmar7994]

Can I use cowdung liquid fertilizer

[@PlantiFy]

I have never used that - used seaweed solution instead. Diluted.

[@flinthmar7994]

@@PlantiFy but it's not available in our local.... it's hard to find.. I have Dap fertilizer

[@PlantiFy]

@@flinthmar7994 DAP is best for flowering plants.. then you may use vermicompost or balanced npk... You may try applying cowdung liq very diluted.. be alert for fungal attack..spray fungicide once a month

[@flinthmar7994]

@@PlantiFy thanks alot...I just followed you in your insta

[@PlantiFy]

@@flinthmar7994 Thank you ❤️

[@mincy123]

Good info. Thanks

[@PlantiFy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@plantaplant]

Brilliant video friend

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@baishakhipyne4362]

Helpful tips

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@vikasgemini8405]

Nice information

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you 😊

[@prabasibangali]

Beautiful upload...

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you ❤️☺️

[@maricamoore1101]

Thank you!

[@PlantiFy]

❤️

[@muntasirahmed5755]

Thank you.

[@PlantiFy]

You're welcome!😊

[@sampadhar9484]

Very nice! 👍

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️😊😊

[@gopagarden1440]

Beautiful plants

[@PlantiFy]

Thank you ❤️😊

[@cutecactuspot4098]

I bought calathiya for my sister in law. I am taking big risk here. I decided to give calathiya plant for her and calathiya are very pretty and fussy plant. I found your video described about your experience very well. I shared this video to her. So she can take care her calathiya well.😊

[@PlantiFy]

Happy to know that.. ❤️... Calatheas are demanding plants..they need just right amount of water..not much not less..all the best for your mom in law.. hope her calatheas will thrive 😊