How to Care For Calathea Houseplants | Prayer Maranta Indoor Plant Care!

[@zmhill888]

I bought a gallon Sized prayer plant and it died on me the first few days. It was on clearance and looked a little sad when I picked it up. I kept the gallon pot filled with the dead plant and soil put it under a shelve... 3 months later there’s a huge stem and leaves forming. 😶 LOL WELL OK WELCOME BACK PRAYER PLANT ❣️

[@HarliG]

Yay! I love when stuff like that happens. It just goes to show to not give up! Plants want to live (:

[@marthe2181]

I bought a calathea before I knew anything about plants, thank god I seem to take good care of them. I have seven different ones at the moment and they all look very happy! Happy plant happy life 🌿

[@HarliG]

Marthe Mas wow! I am always so impressed with people like you who can get a new plant & just have it thrive right away. Good work!

[@tarahammons21]

My mother in law recently gave my a cutting. All the leaves stayed rolled up. The roots don’t look bad though. Any ideas?

[@jokhamohamed9136]

@@tarahammons21 Try to check for pest leave curl is mainly caused by pest such as spidermite

[@Ms2cents]

I will say that calatheas are my favorite too. I rescued my first one (a calathea makoyana) from a garden center here in Indianapolis last summer and I can tell it was struggling because they kept it outside in direct heat. They gave it to me for 50% off thinking they are selling me a dying plant. Ever since then, I kept it 3-4 ft from an east facing window with a sheer curtain. I also cut off all the leaves that was burned (from being outside too long) and kept the soil moist (I use the moisture meter a lot and use distilled water) but not saturated. I mist it at least 2x a day and I keep it next to my humidifier. I haven’t fertilized mine. All these things seems to make them happy. It grew like crazy! It’s about 2ft wide and a foot long. I can tell it needs to be repotted because when I water it, it drains too quickly. I want to but I will wait until spring because I don’t want to shock the plant. I also use a small plastic crate with holes on it, turned it upside down, put a bowl of water underneath it and use it as a plant stand. That way, the water slowly evaporates around the plant and create humidity. The main thing is that you try to create a similar environment like it’s natural habitat. They prefer high humidity so it’s good to invest in a hygrometer. Now that it’s winter, I use a grow light because it’s been cloudy most of the time. I also winterized my windows so no cold drafts can seep through. Remember, most house plants are tropical plants. They need the same temperature like as human beings and they need moisture in the air. Harli is right. If the plant is around too much light, some of the leaves will burn and some will even turn lighter. After I figured this out, I started collecting more calatheas because they are just so colorful and beautiful! I now have 7 different types.

[@HarliG]

Thanks for all of the calathea tips! Those are all super helpful. They are such beautiful plants & are 100% worth the extra effort because the reward from them is just gorgeous!

[@scobb6]

I go visit family in Indianapolis a few times a year. Which are the recommended greenhouses for indoor plants that arent the more expensive nurseries?

[@Ms2cents]

Sara Cobb check out Forest Flower Indy, Dammans and Grounded Plant. They also have an Instagram account. There’s a few more but I visit these three the most.

[@jasmineschoenbaechler1628]

How do you position your Calathea under your grow lights to ensure they don’t get too much??

[@giannalorino5568]

I find that distilled water is best for watering

[@taliarosebarber6621]

Harli can you make a video all about fertilizing ??

[@HarliG]

Talia Rose Barber yes!

[@AdrianaHernandez-xj8jt]

Yes please🙏🏻

[@missesraisin]

I can only keep plants alive! Harli G. must be a superhero, a little human and plants! lol JESUS ROCKS!!

[@js.sheng1122]

I LOVE CALATHEA!! They’re definitely my favourite!! In my case, the top 3 easiest Calatheas are: 1.Calathea/Stromanthe Triostar (Gorgeous little baby!! And a fast grower too!! Some people really have problems taking care of these, my tips are: strictly no tap water & keep it away from direct sunlight.) 2.Calathea Beauty Star (Probably the least fussy calathea! Very easy to please, just give it the basic calathea needs.) 3.Calathea Makoyana (Hirts has definitely caused some damage to yours, because the Mokoyana are genuinely easy to care if you got a healthy plant in the first place) And the most difficult Calathea I’ve encountered for now is definitely the Calathea Zebrina. I’ve accidentally killed one and I didn’t even know what I did wrong... Now I’ve got another one and hopefully it will be happy and healthy🤞🤞

[@gardeninginthedesert]

That's comforting to know. I bought a Calathea Zebrina which hated me on sight. I ended up put it outside in the garden (I live in Africa) but it's still not happy. Not dead but it's leaves are curled up lengthways, I think that's because it's too hot but there's nothing I can do about that.

[@Rena0Dawn]

Do yours have to have a humidifier?😮

[@bayleefolmar7001]

I’ve found that the hardest Calathea for me was the white fusion. Oh my goodness. I made a mistake getting one my first go around with plants some years back and killed it completely. Even since I haven’t been able to find an affordable one to take its place. They’re so hard to find but definitely beuts!

[@mariagatfield643]

Ive been binge watching all your videos for the last day, I only have one house plant but am now desperate to have a jungle after watching yours and your mums videos, literally about 12 hours of binge watching 😂

[@HarliG]

hahaha go for it Maria! Plants are so incredible to live with! (: Even my husband has grown the like having hundreds of them here (:

[@kms1011]

I Keep my tropical/humidity loving plants with my water-propagating plants, it seems to be working to far

[@hayliwells55]

I can definitely notice a difference in my plants when I stop misting. So I agree that this helps with humidity.

[@Jamie-sy7rp]

They are beautiful and i love the movement everyday. One day ill own the Sensitive Plant!

[@TheJazzimum]

Great timing! My Calathea Zebrina has brown tips 😨 Into the low light it goes! Thank you!

[@HarliG]

TheJazzimum oh no! I hope it does better now!

[@chloegoossens5170]

Great video! Prayer plants are my favorite plants ever, I have 18 of them and aim to collect them all. Definitely worth the fuss! Also be careful not to stress the plant to much. I have a Calathea Zebrina that was thriving and I had to repot because it was getting to big. I made the mistake to try and do this without help, which resulted in a terrible repotting job because it was just to big to handle by myself. After this it really suffered: brown tips, yellowing of the leaves and so on. Finally after a couple of months it seems to be recovered and is growing new, nice leaves. Moral of the story: annoy Calatheas and they will let you know, big time! Anyway, keep up the good work, love all your vids!

[@HarliG]

Oh very good to know! Thanks for the heads up. I have been using the cache pot method for now because I am so scared of repotting it! I will probably put it off as long as possible to avoid the stress on both myself & the plant :P Thank you so much!

[@chloegoossens5170]

@@HarliG I might be the weird one that repots calatheas directly after buying them, haha. Never had a problem with it though, so don't be scared! The only time it failed is the above story as the plant was just too big to handle alone. So as long as you are careful it should be fine ;).

[@natashalindner2059]

I treat troubled plants by cutting off dead, dying and diseased parts - within reason this time though. I have bought quite a sad calathea royal standard, cut off the broken and beyond help leaves, and there are several new leaf shoots around the bottom but i will let them grow out before taking off too many damaged leaves. I think the nursery was using tap water, constant dampness and exposure to cold air. I have it in my bathroom for humidity (3 shower-ers a day), filtered morning light and will check on the roots in the next day or so not wanting to shock it too much. I have my fingers crossed this bargain plant will reward me with pretty new leaves soon. This really is plant parenting 101 for me. Thanks for your insights on this.

[@marialooksaround]

OMG I thought they need loads of light! And never bought any because of this, since my apartment is pretty dark. Well now I HAVE TO get me a calathea (probably multiple). Thank you 😀

[@ThaoNguyen-hl6mb]

I put all my prayer plants and calathea on a small folding table next to east-facing windows but relatively lower than the window sill. In essence, they have direct morning light and freckled light in the afternoon. I place their (terracotta) pots on top of some rock rivers submerged in a huge dish of water for humidity. It has been 6 weeks for this setup and my prayer plants are happily putting out 3 new leaves every week. Also on the same plant station, I clutter all the plants for warmth and humidity. My cat loves this mini garden, so I had a bed basket next to them. Now she enjoys sleeping there all the time.

[@junglequeen697]

I hope you find a calathea orbafolia this spring. They are my favorite Calathea at the moment I have 10 different types. I really want the lemon lime one it's been on my list for ever. Your collection is beautiful.

[@HarliG]

I've been keeping my eyes peeled for one! Fingers crossed!

[@ValFinale]

Im chasing one ATM

[@VeronicasVeil333]

A friend gave me a prayer plant a couple of months ago. It has been so easy for me. I transplanted into terra cotta and it just keeps growing and growing and growing and it looks great. I keep it a couple of feet from a south window that has blinds half closed during the day. I am NOT a super duper plant parent - believe me……. but I have been so happy with this. Just a fluke really. However I do not see it move. Strange. I look at it at night and it just doesn’t seem to close. Thanks for this video - great info!!

[@rebeccabirch6130]

Just got my very first Calathea! It's the beauty star one, and she has a little leaf coming in! My humidity meter says my room is like, 83% humidity today (it's very rainy) and it's usually 60% or up, so I hope she enjoys it. I'll try to find a suitable low-light spot for her, and I'll repot her in my glazed terracotta pot so she stays nice and wet! So excited to give this plant a try!

[@hj6507]

My mom gave me a prayer plant offshoot from her plant she got from my sis in law. I had it on my kitchen table and it was doing horribly! It was going dry and staying droopy not folding up at night and I was really concerned. Too much light, not enough moisture... I repotted, moved it to an area in my living room where it was getting medium ambient light and now I have been watering it properly and it is so happy! I am reeeaaaally hoping to extend my calathea knowledge... I seriously am in love with all plants

[@MandiMomOf8Channel]

Awesome video 👍

[@dianahartley-kim7109]

I ❤️ plant hobbyist! I am so using it!

[@faroclau74]

I’ve seen so many always saying the same. I’m doing all recommendations and a I’m struggling with some of them. However that idea of airing the soil with a fork is a great idea. It’s a great tip! Thanks so much

[@mommymarz]

great video! i group all my calatheas together or with another plant type that thrives off of humidity. one thing that has been super helpful in keeping soil moist without pebble trays have been those terracotta water reserves. i have one in each of my calatheas: you just stick them down the soil & it keeps plants happy. hope you're having a lovely day!

[@ruthtown5257]

ALL my Caltheas are on a SELF WATERING POTS and they seem to love it. It keeps the soil moist. I’m also ONLY using distilled water for all my calatheas. They are all doing great 👍 Love all your videos!

[@alexdubois5412]

This video is so ridiculously helpful and clear. My Calathea Orbifolia is the bane of my existence but I refuse to give up on her!

[@Kmo85]

I just became a new houseplant mom about a month ago. Lol I now own 5 plants..I have a snake plant, fiddle fig, peperomina, Calathea ornata and a Calathea medallion. Both calathea’s I ordered off of Etsy from a place in Florida. I live in Indiana. All my plants are thriving except the medallion which is my favorite. 😭 I have all the plants on a table right in front of a west facing picture window. I have navy curtains which helps block out the direct sunlight. The first 3 days the medallion was great but then we got hit with some cold weather. Ever since the plant has been droopy and I can’t get it to revive. The soil is not dry. I even reported it thinking it would help it but it’s still droopy. A couple of the leaves have started to fade or turn yellow. All my other plants are looking great. The humidity level is at 64% at this very moment and has been about that range since I’ve had the plant. Any ideas what could be wrong with it? It’s such a beautiful plant and I want it to last forever. Lol Also, I keep reading and hearing how well draining soil is recommended but no one shares specific brands. Google only shows me Miracle Gro or cheap generic brands. What brand of well draining soil do you use? I just discovered you today and have watched several of your videos. Lol So if you’ve already shared that info, I apologize! I have major plant envy now too! 😂

[@anissanolen4433]

I finally found that this is the kind of plant I’ve been trying to figure out. Glad I found it! Actually my calathea maranta does the best in the bathroom. I’ve moved it once a week all over the house to see where it thrives and it does the best in the bathroom after one week in the bathroom 4 new leaves have sprouted and is finally looking beautiful. I give it about 1/4 cup of water once a week.

[@anissanolen4433]

My mom seen my plant in the bathroom and moved it to the living room near the window and it started to wilt.

[@melchristensen8282]

I've been lucky to never had trouble with calatheas. (touch wood) My first proper plant was a calathea magicstar. brought her home, then decided to look up how to take care of her. oops. so all i heard was they can be tricky. cue me stressing out and panicking over my new plant! i was pretty much a plant serial killer before that point tbh. anyway. i stuck her on a windowsill (i live in the west of ireland, we literally have mostly cloudy skies so all my calatheas do great on windowsills), bought a soil moisture meter, only watered her when she was a bit curly, and gave her rainwater. somehow she did fine. i eventually invested in a humidifier for a homalomena i got and the calathea just started growing like crazy when i did. i sort of love these guys now for how they tell you when they're not happy? (leaf curl, droopiness) and have a whole bunch of them. i need to quit buying them. but you know how it is.

[@Schnueggl]

Yes yes yes!!! Thanks for coming to my rescue... I mean... my calatheas rescue.

[@HarliG]

Anne-Marie Koch haha hope it helps! ❤️

[@franciscoflores55555]

You're one of my favorite KZbinrs, thank you for the video ❤❤❤

[@HarliG]

Francisco Flores thank you so much Francisco! ❤️

[@blossomsandbundles]

I've been loving prayer plants and adding a couple of them to my collection lately so this video is very helpful, Thank You!

[@HarliG]

Blossoms and Bundles oh yay! I’m happy to hear it is helpful! Which plants did you get?!

[@blossomsandbundles]

@@HarliG I got a Kim and a red maranta. They add so much interest but especially the red prayer plant! I just love the shape and colors! Sometimes I forget about them moving and I freak out for a second though haha!

[@annschofield1]

I just purchased a moisture meter so I don’t lose any more calathea!! Thanks for the tips

[@sashasplants1600]

I want to like Calatheas, but I don’t fins the foliage appealing until I saw the pin strolled variety 😍 It is so beautiful and I don’t want to kill it. I put it in a ceramic pot and it’s been doing alright so far.

[@viren1929]

Absolutely beautiful.. 😍 Calathea are my absolute favorite.. Nothing can beat them when it comes to beauty and foliage.. Though they are little finicky and they don't love me that much.. 🙃😁 But I'm learning gradually how to keep them happy.. Thanks for sharing.. It helps..

[@riceasian]

This video came right on time, I just got my maranta a few days before I left the country and I left them on a table that gets a lot of filtered southern light, I noticed the tips were yellowing so I figured it was because I overwatered it but you best believe I messaged my brother to move it to one of our east facing windows once you mentioned it. It was already in pretty bad shape when I received it so I'm hoping it's not too late for me to save it now!

[@paulaosborne601]

Hi they are indeed fussy plants but I love them. I killed a few in the beginning at that time they were not much calathea video on care. I found out the hard way. I do all your suggestions but I water with rain water in the winter by filling up container with it. Summer I do the same and take them out side on rainy days they love that. Sometimes they surprise me after giving them fresh rain water in the matter of hours they get taller with new foliage which makes me feel so happy and proud. I love my plants it’s like mental therapy for me. Thanks for the tips and keep making videos.

[@HarliG]

IT is mental therapy for me as well! It feels so great to care for something & have it reward us with new beautiful growth. It is incredible.

[@rosewagner4018]

I just found this video. Omg! I just have to look at my calathea and it browns.😂

[@skrimblast101]

Your Skin is GLOWING GIRL! Great Vid! :)

[@timberlyr]

I got a red prayer plant from hirts and I think mine was over fertilized. It's basically just shriveled up. Not burned or anything but reviving doesnt seem possible.

[@lmarii4896]

Omg. This was the most helpful video Ive watched on them thank you thank you!!

[@Littleedenhomestead]

Just got my first maranta and I am in love!!!

[@HarliG]

Oh yay! You will love it (:

[@binodgr4366]

Hi Harli, can please do room tour video too. Want to see how creatively you place your indoor plants as a decor. Love you videos.😊

[@pinkyfromhaughtfarms6550]

Love the channel! Please do a video on your favorite etsy shops (besides yours) and other online plant retailers. I have found plants I cant find anywhere else on etsy, but am so afraid of getting scammed. Help!!

[@HarliG]

Yes! I will do that. I really love that idea.

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Yes, Harli G! Please do that video! I shop on-line; but, sometimes it's a crap shoot!!! Help! 🌾💜

[@kaylasilcox6083]

Yessss!

[@morganlisanne268]

Litterally came home with a calathea this afternoon... perfect timing!

[@HarliG]

Yay! Which variety did you get?!

[@morganlisanne268]

@@HarliG tag says calathea misto, I had never heard of that one before. Its dark green with light green middles, and a super dark purple underside

[@herrenfam]

I just bought a calathea from Lowe’s and it was dripping wet. Even as it was being scanned! I know I’m not supposed to replant it because it traumatizes it. But wouldn’t all the overwatering damage the plant and soil? It looks super healthy with no crispy leaves and even has a new leaf growing. Thanks and your videos are a huge help!

[@linda8485]

I just bought 2 Calathea Rosies from Lowes and they were too wet but I wouldn't repot them. Used Harli's advice and ariated the soil with a fork.

[@KSkjold]

So question, if the leaves brown and curl does that mean not enough water ? It's in a west window

[@mads4311]

Harli! Thank you for making this video. Super helpful. also when I tried to type your name...iPhone decided to auto correct “Harli” to “garlic” lol so there’s that😂 you da best.

[@haleycarter5265]

My Calathea ‘Freddie’ is on it’s way in the mail after an impulse buy and I’m in so much trouble 😂 thank you for this video, hopefully this new plant journey won’t be as rough as I’m anticipating since I’ll have your tips in the back of my mind!

[@nickhayley]

People say that pebble water trays and misting doesn't affect humidity because it doesn't affect it to a point that is meaningful. My shoebox size humidifier pumps through up to half a litre of water each HOUR. It's putting that much water into the air. If I left a pebble tray with half a litre of water to sit for a few days or a week, guarantee you that most of the water would still be remaining. Unless your plant is kept in a small closed environment (eg. closed terrarium) would anything like standing water be effective at increasing humidity from say 30% to 50% or 60%. I'd love to continue the discussion!

[@latoyajames748]

So glad I found this video. Just purchased a prayer plant. I have it in the kitchen... is that a good place for humidity?

[@Lithianna1]

So glad I found this video. I bought a beautiful plant that I now know to be a calathea. It has been doing ok but all the new leaves are pale or lighter in color. I'm going to try moving it away from light and see if that helps bring back the dark purple I fell in love with.

[@alyssaramkesoon6819]

The Calathea makoyana (the one you got from hirts’s) is generally very easy. It’s the same care as the rattlesnake calathea so it definitely has to be a problem with hirt’s over fertilizing 💚

[@varshadeepak8232]

I am in a kind of plant obsession and watching many of your plant videos everyday... Planning to buy my first calathea. So getting ready... By the way, I should mention Harli you look beautiful in this video with earrings 💕

[@anaraneses9919]

Hey, right now i want to have calathea plant, and now im watching this vid. To learn more about to calathea and thank u

[@narda4484]

Thank you so much for this video. The info I needed. My baby did die when I transferred it and I haven't bought another. So I will watch again and purchase another. Thank you. Yours are beautiful.

[@HarliG]

I hope your next one works out better for you!

[@andreakae4211]

Josh’s Frogs sells a vivarium substrate that I have used for terrariums as well as in pots with my prayer plants and I really like it because it retains moisture well without being soggy and it’s super easy to tell when the soil is drying out. It’s just a little pricey but I like it a lot.

[@HarliG]

Oh! So good to know! thank you for the tip! I'm gonna give it a go (:

[@andreakae4211]

Harli G it’s called ABG mix!

[@christysherlock1845]

Love this family of plants and I’ve been dying to get one (or all of them) but have totally been scared about how finicky I’ve heard they are! I think I’m going to take a stab at it soon though! Super helpful video as usual! 😘

[@HarliG]

You got this!

[@pattygaspari-bridges5637]

OMG thank you so much. After scouring the web for info on calathea care, your video was THE most helpful info I've found. After killing off my first, a white fusion, i figured it was too much light. The second which I got at the same time is struggling but now has 1 leaf and a new shoot. i would lije your advice on my calathea rufibarba. It was under a small strip grow light, but the red on the back of the leaves is completely gone in spots, each leaf has lost about half of the red and the pattern on the front is almost imperceptible. Still too much light? Should I trim these leaves off or leave them be and see how they do. It has sufficient water. I was really surprised at how little light your collection was getting on the shelving neae to the window with the sheer curtain. I was completely overestimating light need. Thank you for your videos, info, humor and dedication to your plant collwction and to your viewers.

[@Eric-vq7hd]

I have a Calathea that has been in an extended curled-like roll

[@metalslug38]

This was very helpful. I bought a rufibara calathea velvet plant last summer and its been slowly dying. I think it was too much sunlight, I now have it in a shady place. Hope it makes a comeback soon.

[@nat4581]

I just got a calathea orbifolia in the mail in an envelope all closed up, when I put it in a pot it opened up and during the day it started moving. I didnt know they moved so it was a big surprise. I hope it makes it. This is 80• humid Miami so I have a chance. Will follow your tips on watering and hope for the best. Thank you for your great videos.

[@erinestes7598]

I love marantas, and that whole family. I got one and we really clicked. They suit my personality that wants to fuss over my plants. I use hydro spikes and as long as the hydro spikes are working and have water in the jars the plants have been perfect with water. I alternate fish and seaweed fertilizer every two weeks or so while they're growing. I put it in a spray bottle and it let's me dispense a spray at a time on the soil and not touch the leaves with it. The water they love the most is my aquarium water but they also frequently just get tap water. Sorry, damn I love these guys.

[@HarliG]

Erin Estes I love them too! Thanks for the tip about the fish water! I’m going to give that a go!

[@psycloneranger2279]

i also give my plants aquarium water

[@daisynickson6917]

I had sum for 7 months i added more i love these

[@Shannily]

Thanks for the tips, I have two Calathea Iancifolia and I adore them, their natural pattern is so great, however they have been so temperamental and I have already moved them three times! Added a humidifier, so fingers cross they’re going to do better from here on out xo

[@LollaRockin]

Thank you for this :) I bought my first plant yesterday and of course it's a rattlesnake Calathea. It was love at first sight. I was wondering if I should get it out of the plastic pot, but now I think I'll keep it and see how it does. It got a few brown spots from the eventful travel from the store.. I may be hovering a bit over it like a worried parent, checking humidity and misting 😅 I hope it likes it's new spot. Anyway, thanks again for the useful tips!

[@darshayfarmer1440]

Thanks for sharing. I moved my new maranta so it lives in begonia land and all the new growth looks good. In the past I would do real good but then i get lazy and notice issues so quick. I think with my investment and system for begonias it will help me have better success this round lol My calathea looks ok but just doesn't grow very quick. I'm also struggling with my African mask since the dogs knocked it over broke off 6 leaves :( I won't give up i will find the right place in my home and try a variety of plants just not at one time lol

[@duhew]

I adore prayer plants. Great tip on the tap water sitting out, as I completely agree and notice a difference. Also, LOVE your hair in this video!

[@plantgurugangsta7299]

Love your energy ✨ good vibes fo sho!✌

[@freddieivory625]

Great tips, thanks for sharing! 🪴

[@JimMeeker]

Nicely Done! I want to get some of these. But it's below freezing outside and none of the local stores carry them. I'll wait till spring.

[@HarliG]

Jim Meeker oh dang! Yeah calathea are difficult plants to ship ☹️ it’s too bad they aren’t more readily available places!

[@jh92282]

I love Caletheas but they are so difficult. I’ve already had one lose all the leaves and another with crispy edges. I think I may try another different one because they are beautiful.

[@Fatima-fq9gr]

Good tips obsessed whith these ones.

[@aliesefitch1099]

What causes yellowing leaves?? This video made me feel so much better about my struggles with my prayer plant!

[@Uneedmoremeds]

Great information about Calathea and prayer plant care. Thanks for sharing ☺️👍❤️. Have a happy new year 🎉🎆 🎊.

[@HarliG]

Ruthie's Succulent Obsession thank you so much! I appreciate it. Happy new year to you as well 😊

[@87FloJo]

Back in February I saw a Red Prayer plant at Wal-Mart for $2.50 (& it was the LAST one) I didn't want to buy it because I heard how fuzzy they can be. Well I bought it anyway & I'm so GLAD I did!! LOL Def high maintenance plant but it's been loving my care since day 1. Been blooming for me all summer too💜 What's the name of the Calathea at 7:17?? I have that one too but it only said 'Green' on the tag 😶

[@terezedzerve6827]

I just got one, its beautiful!

[@stylewithlaurieburley3707]

I’ve got one I rescued, I think it’s a Freddie. New growth is turning purple.💜Ever have that happen? 💜 When you picked up your plant and said this guy here..... that’s what I have that’s turning purple! Is that a Freddie? 🤷‍♀️

[@celested8073]

Love Calatheas, my favourite plant genus. Love your videos Harli, just one little observation, letting water sit overnight or for however long does not help with getting rid of chloramine or fluoride, only a filtration method will minimise chloramine in tap water; if you try to boil water to get rid of fluoride (which plants absolutely hate) the fluoride will become even more concentrated. Rain water, filtered water or distilled water is the only way to go to ensure there is no chloramine or fluoride in the water, healthy for both plants and humans alike.

[@entitled_little_cat]

Instead of putting your towels back over the rail after a shower, but them over a radiator in the same room as your calathea! I’ve got a huge stromanthe magic star, as well as some smaller calathea, and that’s all I do to maintain my humidity - it is a small room though

[@XLVIIXLVII]

Cute!

[@lindseyhokenson6543]

AHH I needed this video! I’ve killed a white fusion and a peacock and have no idea how. Though my peacock is doing beautifully 🤔 I’m thinking it was over fertilizing now 😬 I think I’m going to be brave and try another!

[@rachk4556]

this is the first plant i bought that wasn’t a succulent that i got because i thought it looked like a peacock. little did i know how finicky they are 😂 my little plant is treading along

[@jenniferturner8157]

Can you elaborate on the fork trick to aerate the soil? How deep do you go with the fork? Do you just loosen the soil on top?

[@marissafedor]

I’m a little scared, I just ordered a Freddie and I’m not super experienced. But I’m ready to put all I’ve got into caring for it when it arrives from Bloomscape

[@juliejredmart]

I love those!!! 💚 Can't wait to get some. Do y'all have any in your shop? Great tips sweetie. Happy New Year! 🎉😘

[@HarliG]

We don't yet! But we are working on having some rooted soon (:

[@tanesharichardson8437]

I was gifted one last year from my boyfriend's mom. No one told me how particular they are or how much they move. I was legit scared of the damn thing until i did my research. She even moved to certain music when she was just a babe. Now shes bigger and i guess it take too much energy to do completely. Brown tips are a issue even tho she's constantly putting out new shoots. She has also started to trail so we have some hang time over the pot. And im finally getting those 5 inch leaves. I give her filtered water and she EATS HUMIDITY. i steam her with both a (( water only)) oil diffuser and then power steam with a clothes steamer. Been thinking of trying the rusty nail iron treament. Have u heard of this? Thanks for the video. I think i may move her even more out of the sun now.

[@mhrancharkajian2866]

The most important think for all types of Calatheas is they need high level of humidity, if the house is little dry the Calathea won’t survive

[@erikaedwards6647]

I love this video! I just got into plants and I’m absolutely obsessed. You’re videos are very informative and enjoyable to watch. But I do have a question, what type of soil should I use for my Calathea and maranta? I really don’t want to kill them. Thanks in advance ☺️

[@lisetsoto9430]

Hello, I know this is an older video but I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find the hydrobox as she mentions. I don't see a link to it and I can't find one.

[@kaylamounce6908]

my calathea ornatas leaves tips are shrivelling and curling up and i don’t know how to fix it i’ve tried having a aroma diffuser next to it, pebble tray under it, taking it into the shower when my I have a shower and also when other people in my family have a shower. I have also been used brita filter water and it’s been getting low indirect light and i also water it so that it is moist but not soggy😅

[@user-zr1yp6fu4s]

I have a red_vined maranta seed pod , book says there will be A seed inside,WOW.

[@agszluk]

Love the video ♡! Having a humidity meter helped me a lot! I try to keep it minimum at 50% and my calatheas seem better. I bought small ones at the beginning to test if I can take care of them, two are fine but one of them (makoya variety) lost all its leaves :( But I heard that they are able to bounce back so I'm definitely not throwing it out. Nice rammstein poster in the back btw!

[@HarliG]

Agnieszka Łukomska I need to get a humidity meter, I have just been running my thing for a few hours every morning & so far so good, but the meter would help so much!

[@princepalmer3329]

My rattlesnake did really well for the first three quarters of the year but once the winter set in it started to get brown edges. I cut off all the bad leaves and as yet there is no new growth but its standing upright and the leaves are staying normal. I hope now its spring it will grow. Im wondering if i should put it back where it was too begin with.

[@sabinebente8860]

I recently bought a calathea, and sadly some new leaves are turning yellow..! I give it water 1/week and it doesn’t stand in direct sunlight. BUT I got it with a 50% off tag because it looked a bit sad, is there anything I can do to make him more happy?

[@elysitafernandez7225]

Mine doesn't pray...she's just always close...doesn't look happy but stills alive 🤷‍♀️

[@DemarRandySHOW]

I only use rainwater for my jungle plants..

[@nashayashimry7276]

Do you used distilled water when watering ?

[@KellyCooper0803]

Harli! Your video was just in time for me! I just purchased two baby prayer plants and my pinstripe has a tiny bit of browning. Based on your video, I’m thinking it’s getting too much light. PS love your videos!

[@HarliG]

Oh yay! I hope your plants do well for you (:

[@renewyourmind1815]

I just purchased a maranta that was getting too much light! The pattern is faded & it has a few brown spots. Hopefully it can be helped along. I also have a beauty star that doesn't seem happy with me at all... eep.