Easy Calathea Musaica House Plant Care Tips How to Care for Calathea Network Maranta Prayer Plant

[@lisaawild]

Peggy, I really enjoy your videos, and learn a lot from them. I also think your voice very soothing.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@brianhardaway9716]

Very nice and informative video. Just got mines today and unlike the US in Germany they’re not expensive. I paid 5 bucks. I prefer younger, smaller plants do to the fact that They seem to endure Stress much easier as Older 1. Plus I believe I can TRAIN the plant to live under My conditions with Patience introducing Them to the New Environment slowly reduces the Stress. And if They go to the Light, I haven’t spent too much to LEARN what Not to do next time. I haven’t seen a video about the Network plant but You spoke on some issues that I was concerned about. I have been bitten by the Plant/ Father Nature bug since the 80‘s so therefore being Old School some things haven’t changed. I don’t have a Humidifier for My Alocasia‘s, Calatheas, or Philodendrons because I do enjoy Misting. I see it as Quiet Time with My Babies. Like getting a shower I spray My Babies in the morning thoroughly and it seems to work. I also have water holders hanging from My radiators to add Moisture or just leaving a tray with water will also put moisture back into the room. I don’t have any Pests I believe do to the mixture in My Misting bottle. A little dishwashing liquid, a dab of Mayo, a shot of Neem oil, and filtered water. Also because of the Mayo/Neem Oil the leaves get a shiny appearance. I do also alternate between just filtered water or the Mixture every 2-3 days. I had concerns about the Mixture clogging the Pores of the leaves but I haven’t seen any Negative effects. The lighting comes by way of a Normal LED bulb used to lighten My Livingroom. It has 3000Kelvin which is the same as most Grow lights for foliage. I believe that as long as the BASICS are met, light, Food, humidity, Water and Music, mines Love Jazz, and RNB ALL will go fine. Although I haven’t watered JA‘NET yet I water all My plants THOUGHLY every 2-3 weeks and in winter it seems to work also with the use of a Moisture Meter. In summer more often. And fertilizers comes by way of Worm Poop mixed in the soil. I do support it with a Shot of strongly DILUTED liquid fertilizer for that additional BUZZ. I like the way Yours Expresses Herself with Confidence. I’m a bit curious about seeing the leaves hang because I have never seen them stiff? As for Her talking to You, I believe that’s true with ALL Our Children, but the Calatheas and Alocasia‘s have no Problem speaking Their minds. Our Problem is understanding what They’re saying. But most times it’s either water, humidity, or food so through the Process of Limitation We can find out the answers. Thanks for the info. I’m looking foreword to the Journey. I also heard They’re not AS difficult as other Calatheas but each 1 is an Individual. Take care and stay Positive. ✌🏿

[@PeggysPlants]

Hello Brian, I really enjoyed reading your comment. Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective. I love that you name your plants and am sure that Janet is happy in your care. I think I may start wiping my leaves down with a neem solution to help with pests. Thanks for the idea. Stay well and enjoy your plants. PS, our plants have the same taste in music. 😊🙌🌿💚

[@sailyx3jupy]

This is the only Calathea I will ever want. So cool 💕

[@PeggysPlants]

It's relatively easy to care for compared to other Calathea. Thanks for watching!

[@teresitawilliams5858]

Love it! I found mine at a Home Depot. Bought 2 , killed one but the other one is doing great, HUMIDITY is the key with all these calatheas. If you see a Calathea orbifolia, get ! Those are gorgeous too.

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad to hear you are enjoying your Calatheas. I have decided to delve into Anthuriums recently and have my hands full. I think I will just stick to the one Calathea I have right now. It seems to have grown its pot so I'm going to have to re-pot soon. Thanks for watching!

[@olethacox9659]

Such a beauty plant. Your tips were so informative that MAYBE the next time I just might grab....another one 😉. Seriously you really make growing your beautiful plants sound so easy. TFS

[@PeggysPlants]

If there's a way to make it easy to enjoy my plants, I'm going to find it!😊 Go on and give it another try. The self watering pot makes all of the difference. Thanks for watching!

[@kdog1596]

I love how tall this beauty has grown for you! I was very lucky a few months back to stop by Costco and they had just got in a shipment from Costa. Picked up a ZZ raven and Musaica; I felt like such a lucky plant dad! Haha thank you for your advice, as always!

[@PeggysPlants]

What a score! It such a great feeling when you stumble upon some hard to find plants. Enjoy!

[@seedrootsprouts2290]

Pretty! Thanks for such a complete care guide!

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful! It was my pleasure. 😊

[@hazell1593]

That plant is gorgeous. I also love how your background looks!

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mamalongsplants1559]

Hot Peggy, you're right this is one hardcore I just got to never never plant it is so hard to know dropping leaves it's kind of slow down it's tough and I have a lot of plans but I'm going to keep working on it. Thanks for the tips. Mama Long Greenville Tx 🙏🏾

[@PeggysPlants]

I hope things are working out for you. Hang in there!

[@gloriaa.4858]

The first thing I thought when I saw the title of your video is, Wow, Peggy is Brave! But you've taken the fear out of owning a fussy Calathea. In fact, you make it seem okay to try one. The Stromanthe and the White Fusion are back on my Plant Wish list now. Thanks, Peggy for yet another great video.

[@PeggysPlants]

You can do it. My Calathea is practically growing on its own. I consider it one of the easiest plants I have. Give it a try!

[@twistysunshine]

That plant is looking gorgeous!!

[@PeggysPlants]

Thank you!

[@diannalvey7183]

Thank you so much my daughter pick me up this same plant had never seen it before had a feeling it's a calathea but not sure your video helped thanks so much❤

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome! Best of luck with your new plant. Enjoy!

[@crystalrenee420]

This is a beautiful calathea I’ve seen it multiple times in store but I was always afraid to purchase because I’m not to good with calatheas but yours is looking amazing.💚🌿

[@PeggysPlants]

I had to give it a try and fortunately, I was able to figure it out. For me, the self watering pot is key! Thanks for watching.

[@yolyrom7233]

You provided an excellent care video on this particular Calathea. I can now purchase one thanks to your video. Thank you! Just sub’d to your channel! 🙂

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful and welcome to the family!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

I didn't know this plant was a sought after plant. I happened to see it at Walmart (of all places) and fell in love with the pattern on the leaves. It reminded me of the alligator fern so I had to have it. Thanks for the info on it. 🍃🥀🍃

[@PeggysPlants]

You are very welcome! At one point they were highly sought after and hard to find. I had no idea when I first saw one and passed on it since I hadn't seen one before. The next time I grabbed it and am glad I did. Thanks for watching!

[@sherryporsch9349]

It’s a gorgeous plant 💚😃

[@PeggysPlants]

It really is! Thanks for watching.

[@marieles.624]

Hallo Peggy, a very beautiful plant with a wonderful drawing. She is a wonderful composition to your other plants. You have really fantastic plants. Your home is your 🌿castle. Thank you for your exciting videos.

[@PeggysPlants]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching. Stay well!

[@tropicalplantmomma]

Wow that Calathea is BEAUTIFUL 💖💖💖and so big! Wow💖💖💖 I only have a few of them and yes watering is tricky..lol🎅🎄✌💖

[@PeggysPlants]

You know I'm always looking for an easy solution. If it wasn't for that self watering pot, I probably would have killed that plant by now. I'm so glad she is happy. I think it is such an interesting looking plant.🎄🌻💚🌿😀

[@livelylocs9548]

Thanks for the care video. I had been looking to buy a Musaica online and ended up finding one at a backyard nursery in my town so I scooped it up quick!

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome. It's so exciting to unexpectedly find a plant you've been looking for. Enjoy your Musaica!

[@plantlifewithconnie]

Hi Peggy. It's such a coincidence that you posted this video! I was just looking at my Calathea Musaica and saying to myself that it's the oldest prayer plant that I own! I also bought mine about a year ago. I find it to be one of the most hardiest calatheas I've owned. Mine is ready for a re-pot so I think I'm going to try your soil mix. Thanks for the tips!

[@PeggysPlants]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad this plant and I are getting along. 🙂 It really is a beautiful plant. Glad to hear yours is thriving, as well. Thanks for watching.

[@peggymalabuyoc9150]

Excellent care video, as always! Very thorough with many good tips. Well done! 👌🪴🥰

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!

[@NotHereNoWhere]

Hi Peggy, how are you doing? :) love your videos 📹 ❤ This is a perfect timing! I am going to pick this beautiful plant next week! I am sooooo looking forward to it and you just uploaded this. 😃 Thank you so much for the precious info. I hope my musaica lady and I can get along very well 🙏 🙂 maybe I need to baby her for a while when we get home ❤ your musaica looks so happy!

[@PeggysPlants]

I'm so please you found the information helpful. I consider this one of my worry free plants, now that I've figured out what it wants. I'm sending good plant vibes your way and hope you and your Musaica get along wonderfully! Thanks for watching.

[@catherinekasiewicz8683]

I put my calathea outside on my enclosed front porch for the summer. I call it my plants vacation home. She did not like it at all. I’ve been playing fixer up ever since. I’m finally getting results. It’s such a beautiful plant. I may look into one of those self watering plants when it’s time to repot. Merry Christmas Peggy!

[@PeggysPlants]

I can relate to your experience. That was the first plant that didn't like the tropical climate on my porch. Fortunately, I caught it quickly. The self watering pot has made all of the difference for me. Merry Christmas to you, also!🎄

[@dmbaldwin77]

I absolutely love your Musaica Network plant. It's beautiful and well done for all your care. I am waiting for my Musaica to arrive so I am thankful for your tips ahead of time so I don't sabotage my plant. Even though I live in SW FL I think I will try to grow mine inside because I'm afraid the plant would get too much light on my lanai.

[@PeggysPlants]

Best of luck with your Musaica. Mine is doing well indoors and didn't like it outside at all. Enjoy your new plant!

[@cherylmckenrick5962]

Thanks for this video. I will use this info next time 🍀

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful. You're very welcome!

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Beautiful plant.

[@PeggysPlants]

I have to agree! Thanks for watching, Lynn.🙂🌿💚

[@monicamono1089]

Hej Peggy, thank you for this super well informative video. I have tried to care this plant many times and failed many times. Yesterday I bought another round of pricey pot, this time I want to succeed even by cheating 😂, I mean by self watering pot! What's the pot you use? I feel your love for this plant, it just simply mesmerize me 😍❤️🌿

[@PeggysPlants]

I prefer to use self watering pots that have the basket you can pull out because it allows you to take a look at the roots. I also prefer the ones with the water gauge. Links to the pots I use can be found in the description box. Best of luck!

[@jenniferhowell3908]

Hi Peggy 😊 so happy to come across this video since I just picked up a network Musaica this week 🤩 ty Costa Farms for finally sending to NH. I noticed you have a lot of plants in leca; will you switch this one over? I’m also experimenting with leca but not sure with this plant...your advice is appreciated

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad you were able to get one! I don't plan on putting this one in leca. The self watering pot has been working well with this one. At this point, I wouldn't dare doing anything with it. Don't want this Diva to turn on me!😊

[@TheIndoorJungle]

very good info👍👍

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad you think so!🙂

[@rsrobsanz]

Love your advice am going to try it with mines

[@PeggysPlants]

Please do! Hopefully it will work as well for you!

[@manalani3724]

thank you...very helpful video.

[@PeggysPlants]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@TheLucille7]

🤓 Happy Holidays

[@PeggysPlants]

Thank you! Happy holidays to you, also!🎄

[@lolitakovalainen7147]

Hi Peggy. I am always updated whenever you have a new video. I notice a lamp at your back, what is it name because I know I need that kind of lamp to my plants. How many wattage does it have?. Thank you !

[@PeggysPlants]

Here is a link to the clip on grow light. amzn.to/3479tNR .They have others with more or fewer lamps. Hope you find one that works for you!

[@timothywang2121]

How do I get bigger leaves on mine. The new sprouts on mine are smaller compared to the larged one. It is placed in a bright filtered yard.

[@PeggysPlants]

With the right balance of light and water, they should eventually grow larger leaves. That has been my experience, anyway. Best of luck!

[@jasontribue3573]

I just divided mine about a month ago. But honestly I had been neglecting it. As long as the soil stayed moist it was fine. I grew it on a plant stand outside where it got diffused afternoon sunlight

[@PeggysPlants]

I just ordered a larger pot for mine. These things grow quickly when they are happy. I was thinking about dividing mine, but I'm afraid it may die if I do too much to it. Happy growing!

[@lisabromeliads8150]

Hi Peggy Just found u recently and do love your knowledge. I've acquired a big collection of calathea + and am wondering what size and brand u went too with your one calathea? Please??? Did u put your 6 inch to start in a 7 inch that you are now upsizing to again??

[@lisabromeliads8150]

@@PeggysPlants also do I get a code for buying more than a three pack of 7 inch? I'm thinking about a case if them?! Please respond soon.

[@yolyrom7233]

I didn’t see the round coco peats you used in this vid on your lists and/or Amazon page.

[@PeggysPlants]

Here is a link: amzn.to/3K5pfgd

[@smilesonu6743]

Where did you purchase the Coco Peat discs? I’m in the process of trying to revive mine. The soil had a white looking fungus(mold). The leaves curled up, some where crispy. I use a humidifier, but I keep it on for an hour. I will also try the pebble tray. Hopefully, your tips will help my Network.

[@PeggysPlants]

Here's a link to the peat discs. amzn.to/3wRmeJc They are so much easier to store and work with. recently moved my Musaica and it developed a few brown leaves. It has since recovered. Hopefully yours will recover quickly, also.

[@smilesonu6743]

@@PeggysPlants Thank You. I will be purchasing. Fingers crossed 🤞🏾 I can revive it.

[@dena9968]

Can you please tell me what humidifier you're using? I've been doing some research before I purchase one, but I'm just not finding what I want.

[@PeggysPlants]

I'm using one from Elechomes and it is my favorite hands down. It is a top filler with large capacity and can do cool and warm mist. It also tells you the humidity level in the room, even when you aren't using it. Here is a link: amzn.to/3r8yNfB

[@dena9968]

@@PeggysPlants Thank you, I really appreciate that you took the time to respond....also your video was helpful.

[@lindasueplantsforyou263]

Hey there, you keep referring to coco peat. Is that different from coco coir?

[@PeggysPlants]

It's basically the same thing, but the coco peat is a finer form and it looks like soil.

[@lindasueplantsforyou263]

@@PeggysPlants That’s good to know. I wasn’t aware that there was such a think. Lol

[@brendawilliam5931]

Is the humidity from the humidifier hurting your electronics?

[@PeggysPlants]

No, not at all. My humidifier isn't near any electronics, other than my grow lights.

[@brendawilliam5931]

Your plant is beautiful! I only have one Calathea left and I struggle daily to keep it happy. Whatever the other plant individuals are using to get those fabulous plants needs to be revealed. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@SEN_sualEarth]

What nutrients does the calathea need?

[@PeggysPlants]

I give mine the same food as the rest of my plants...Miracle Grow at 1/4 strength. So far, my plants haven't complained! Thanks for watching.

[@bebekanter6640]

I live in 10b. Do you approve of planting pothos outdoors? They are said to be invasive. BTW......calathea have a good reputation. I want to find perennial replacements to the pothos. Have you tried planting caladium or coleus outdoors. Do they latter have a dormant period in your zone/. Thanks, BEBE

[@PeggysPlants]

Hello! I tried outdoor caladium once and they didn't do well for me. I think it was too hot. I think it's fine to grow pothos outdoors in a controlled setting. I have some outdoors in a pot and it grows twice as fast as my indoor pothos. I don't bring it in for winter. My house in Central Florida has pothos growing in a tree and it has big beautiful leaves. I will leave it there as long as it does not begin to spread. It has some runners growing on the ground and I pulled those up. Thanks for watching!

[@bebekanter6640]

@@PeggysPlants What zone are you in? Caladiums need shade. Don't give up. Caladiums are usually OK in FL. They come in an number of colors and with two types of leaves.The ones I have here were tranferred from my 5b garden up North. Perhaps I'm being a snob. It's true that pothos are indestructible, but caladium are more "sophisticated". According the Florida publications, trees are strangled by pothos. That's what is invasive about them. Check it out yourself and LMK what your opinion is.

[@romnickgallo8863]

I have mosaica but hes leaves is yellow😭

[@PeggysPlants]

Yellow leaves can mean many things. For me, it's usually over or under watering. Good luck!