Houseplant Care Guide :: Calathea Medallion

[@packer812]

My experience with Calatheas is that they do best in low to medium bright light. I had my Sanderiana standing on a table near a curtained west facing window (yellow transparent curtains) and the new leaves did not look good. They were very pale compared to the other leaves. when I moved it to a darker location, it began to thrive. New leaves had a much darker color and it actually grew faster. I've had the same experience with many of my other Calatheas too. Oh, and they don't like to be over watered, they will tell you if they are not pleased. So, not too bright light, high humidity and not too much water are keys to succeed with these plants.

[@dewality8768]

My medallion is absolutely huge it has 5 flowers right now but I’m considering chopping them so the plant can grow more leafs rather than flowers as the flowers ain’t all that impressive. I noticed I had a few yellowing leaves so I took a look inside the pot and it was MEGAAA rootbound. I potted it up into a bigger pot last night with some houseplant mix, perlite and orchid bark. I’ve never seen a medallion as large as mines so I wonder what it’s gonna be like when I get rid of the flowers! They’re such amazing plants!

[@pratikshachhetri4794]

Whenever I search for any plant videos your’s one is first always. Thank you for all the tips 💚

[@PlantBoy]

Glad you like them!

[@pratikshachhetri4794]

Plant Boy my pleasure 😇

[@cathyspooner7093]

I have 1. I have divided it and they are doing great but am going to repot back together

[@CarlanaCharles]

I love the fact that so far all the plants you have I have it too. My own in massive and puts our new leaf daily. Happy with it so far.

[@reyhosein2533]

I have quite a bit of calatheas and they are definitely a trial and error kind of plant, took me a while to get a handle on them, even in a great climate like Trinidad, they look like they were hand painted, so beautiful, and I love your plant, gorgeous.

[@Plant_Mama]

I love this plant, it’s definitely on my wishlist now. Thanks for all the tips

[@PlantBoy]

Very welcome! They can be finicky, but it's mainly about consistent, high quality watering, and good humidity :)

[@eliseschedler4154]

Love that you explained the plant placement relative to a window! How often and what kind of fertilizer do you use with distilled water? Also, my new leaves are dying before they even emerge from the mother stem, tips on that?

[@PlantBoy]

All purpose should do just fine for you. Something balanced like a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 diluted to quarter or half strength. I would be sure not to over fertilize! Not too sure about the dying foliage. Could be due to underwater, root rot (do the roots like healthy and white?), or even over fertilization.

[@tylerfolds2184]

Thank you for this video! My calathea has been so fussy lately--the leaves at the bottom are yellowing at an alarming rate which makes me think the roots are too wet! I'm pretty sure the soil mix it's in isn't quite right. What soil mix do you use for your calatheas?

[@mirandaizabella1144]

I have one at my laundry room that most of the time is dark, there is no window there, and she loved it, since day one I just left her there and never moved, and she keeps growing beautiful.

[@yajennifer]

Was worried for insufficient sunlight in my eastern window. Cheers for the tip!

[@Nessanako]

Mine is really far away from a North facing window which is super dark but she's happy too. She's got about 4 new leaves on the go 😍

[@hellopran12345]

I bought this plant today your tips were helpful

[@MpMochaPeanut]

Thank you! hope you could shar emore about calathea, maranta and stromanthe care or prayer plant care tips!

[@PlantBoy]

Will do!

[@cathyspooner7093]

Very good information

[@marycanfield8654]

Thank you!

[@coolkalang620]

Beautiful and Gay plants 🌿

[@annturner7088]

Thankyou😀🌱

[@asmatmalisi9423]

I think Calathea droop all the time, not because it’s dry. If it’s dry the leaves will sort of curl in. Just my two cents worth. Cheers

[@PlantBoy]

I agree! I think they drupe due to temp, humidity, water, light, and I'm sure other factors!

[@rahulsrrf]

Hey Kade, I was gifted a calathea medallion from LivelyRoot and man its been hard to keep it alive in my Chicago home. As you may know, the winters get pretty dry. I use a warm mist humidifier (using tap water) I hope this is okay because it boils the water and releases mist into the air (should be lessened minerals... right?) Anyways, I've had a Calathea Makoyana in the past that didnt make it and so I'm very concerned with the watering and misting schedule around this one. Can you provide a special care tutorial to keep this plant thriving? Also more details, I only have large windows facing towards the West.

[@vladosrbinovski4207]

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[@natsudragneel-rm6jc]

Need help.. my calathea zebrina is droopy almost all the time. Im making sure that the soil is moist but not too much water.. so i really dont know why my zebrina is like that . Can u help me with my zebrina? Thanks

[@PlantBoy]

Calatheas can be tough to get right. Try increasing humidity and making sure it has lots of bright, indirect sunlight.

[@natsudragneel-rm6jc]

@@PlantBoy do u have facebook account.. ill send the pics of my zebrina and other calathea and pls tell me what is wrong with them..

[@JourdanLeBlanc]

My calathea's leaves wont move downward? Any suggestions? Were talking like over 2 weeks...

[@JourdanLeBlanc]

It stays in the " praying stance"

[@PlantBoy]

Not too sure. Their foliage moves a lot throughout the day. It could be due to light, humidity, temperature, and or watering. I wouldn't be too concerned about this, especially if it seems happy and is pushing out new growth during the growing seasons.

[@krysterabkilan8119]

Do you have facebook?

[@primrosewilliams549]

Mine die