MASTERING Calathea Orbifolia Care: A Comprehensive Guide

Check out my video where I show off how my tiny Calathea Orbifolia grew into a big, beautiful plant. I'll spill all the easy care tips you need to help yours thrive just like mine. Plus, I'll share my homemade recipe for keeping pests away!
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🌱 Water (Room temperature) - 1 litre (0.26 gallons)
🌱 Neem Oil (100% Organic) - 1 1/2 teaspoons
🌱 Peppermint Essential oil - 5 to 10 drops
🌱 Dr Bronner Peppermint Castille Soap - 1 teaspoon
Put all of the ingredients into a spray bottle, and shake well.
Test it on a leaf or two before using it on the whole plant, to make sure there’s no damage.
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✅ VIDEO CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 How my Calathea has Grown
01:05 Moved to Leca
01:40 Controlled Conditions
02:14 Nutrients
02:45 Humidity
02:55 Leaf Care
03:38 Tip 1: Light
05:50 Tip 2: Humidity
08:24 Tip 3: Watering
09:42 Tip 4: Fertilise
10:19 Tip 5: Leaf Care
12:11 Tip 6: Pest Control
The video is all about caring for the Calathea Orbifolia Prayer plant but it also tries to cover the following subject:
Calathea Orbifolia Care guide
Calathea Orbifolia Care Tips
Pots for Semi-hydroponics and Leca
How to save a dying Calathea plant
How to care for Calathea
calathea in leca
TITLE: MASTERING Calathea Orbifolia Care: A Comprehensive Guide
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Nora here! Welcome to The Leca Queen channel.
I love all things indoor PLANTS. I enjoy growing my plants in SOILESS media; yep, no soil! I primarily use LECA (clay balls) to grow my plants using hydroponics (semi-hydroponics).
I show you how my beautiful plants grow in LECA and help you achieve the RESULTS that I have. I cover a TON of leca growing tips, a very comprehensive leca 101 where I hold your hand and help you navigate the world of semi-hydroponics.
I love to experiment and discover different ways of taking care of plants. There is no right or wrong way, just the way that works for you and your plants. Join me on my many plant adventures.
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[@minervaskotia]

My neighbors abandoned this plant in a glass pot with no rolls. The roots were rotting and the only two leaves had brown/yellow tips. I took care of her and she was thriving, with five beautiful new leaves. Then I moved one month ago and she's not doing well again. I hope with your tips I'll save her. Thanks!!

[@kyrad6543]

I had to put my eyeballs back in my head when I saw this! Never seen an orbifolia this luscious. This is the only calathea on my wishlist and while I am intimidated by it, I am determined to try! I appreciate your tips.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Oh no! Put those eyeballs back in!!

[@PSYCHDEGREE63]

I finally found one after a year of searching at home Depot, I am here for your wisdom, ✍️✍️ she's a dream in person, Love all your videos 😍🔥

[@TheLecaQueen]

Finally!!! Yes! I an so happy for you!!

[@newmanmansell760]

That orbifolia has the largest leaves I've ever seen🥺💖I had a great time watching🤲🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Great growing tips😉🙏💞

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you 😊

[@PSYCHDEGREE63]

😲😲😲 she is absolutely STUNNING, never seen one in person yet, but on my wish list for sure

[@joywall1102]

Oh my goodness!!!!!!!! She is absolutely fantastic.!!!! Breathtaking!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you 😊

[@brockxjr]

That is one stunning orbifolia! Love it!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you

[@teresitafactoravalledor3497]

Love this plant the first time I saw it…

[@Alcanwill]

Wow, just fabulous!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you. 😊

[@kj6170121]

Absolutely Stunning 💚💚💚

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you! 😊

[@cherryblossom3804]

Girl I found you and now I'm not leaving!! ❤❤ love the energy!!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Welcome!!

[@EspiForTheKingdom]

OMG GOALZ for sure!! Hoping mine can grow and thrive like yours. ❤

[@TheLecaQueen]

You can do it!

[@cherylpenn4509]

Beautiful indeed

[@angela86753]

Stunning!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you Angela.

[@jimmyjo1375]

Understanding VPD(vapor pressure deficit) and how it effects the movement of water/nutrients throughout the plant is very insightful.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you for that priceless nugget ❤️

[@chuckylamb4398]

Looks amazing . Congratulations 👏🏻

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you!!

[@tpmcclanahan5272]

😮she is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you 😊

[@zerrle]

Thanks for sharing this informative video! It was the best video i have found on youtube for calathea orbifolias. Hope mine also continues growing like this 🪴

[@TheLecaQueen]

So nice of you thank you 😊. All the best with your plants 🪴

[@paulawilkinson6341]

😳 omg can’t believe what am seeing . How lush is calathea best looking queen plant I’ve ever seen . Am goin watch ur video over an over an over 😂I want my sick calathea to look this beautiful & big . You certainly are the calathea queen moms ❤🎉

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thanks so much 😊See how she looks now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXiUnXyobKutf7M

[@paulawilkinson6341]

@@TheLecaQueen only had mine 6 weeks she’s grew a lot of new leaves . She was doin good for 4 weeks then took a hissy fit . So I’ve reported her an her stalks have separated , leaves gone thin an drooping . Trying to be patient with her . Thinking of buying a humidifier to help her 🥲

[@zenaidawilson7058]

Beautiful Beautiful 🌱 plant Thank you for sharing.

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thanks for visiting

[@carolstuff]

What a beauty! When will you do an update/spotlight on that awesome looking fiddle leaf fig I spotted in the video? Thanks for sharing Nora!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you! You want a Fiddle update? No problem! From your lips to my ears.

[@carolstuff]

Thanks Nora!

[@ashleycarter8205]

Watching this video helped me save my calathea

[@TheLecaQueen]

I am so glad!

[@bleu999]

Beautiful plant , u are talented

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thanks a lot

[@fosterfoster9913]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you! She is beautiful.

[@KathyGallagher01]

Cant I believe how big she has got WOW!

[@TheLecaQueen]

She is insane, just keeps growing!

[@mymiracle79]

Just wow!

[@jessicadee1753]

Thank you so much, love!

[@TheLecaQueen]

You are welcome 😊

[@ceeenn3818]

So I’m on my second try with this plant (first one died), and she’s still not doing well. I’m going to try all your tips and hope one day I have a plant as beautiful as yours!

[@TheLecaQueen]

All the best

[@cillamoke]

Ooooff you show off you!!❤

[@TheLecaQueen]

Oh yeah!!!

[@ssssssssssssssss11]

What a beauty! Thanks for the tips ❤ by the way, wouldn’t giving it a shower be harmful because of tap water? We avoid watering it with tap water already, I’m confused about that part. Thanks

[@cee7105]

Amazing 😮 🤩

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thanks 🤗

[@KeepinitRealLiz]

I wanted to ask if you use leca !!! And you did . I will give mine a try as well with mine wish me good luck

[@cynthiabullock5206]

Beautiful ! Where did you get the light stand

[@mcooper3271]

She’s BEAUTIFUL 😍 #PlantGoals

[@ThriveGarden]

Impressive!

[@TheLecaQueen]

Thank you.

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

I bought some calatheas because they are so amazing looking so I bought A humidifier now if I boil water is that water going to better then straight from the tap ?

[@maxtiger5396]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I am confused there are so many different names for those bulbs or rhizomes. If you take those off the plant and put the plant back in the dirt with just roots what happens to the plant and if you can start a new plant from the rhizomes what is the best way to do that do I dry it out and plant it at another time I don't find anybody's video just getting to that point. And when I search it you get videos about doesn't matter what plant nobody specific to this plant that I just bought. A couple of those bulbs came off did I just screw my plant?

[@Amyisaplum]

My orbifolia is a couple months old now and keeps sprouting little leaves. I’m a fairly new plant mum but would love some tips on how to keep the base of the plant from going brown

[@jjutt87]

I love your 🔍

[@TheLecaQueen]

🤣🤣

[@reynabaeza2735]

my plant is pretty big just bought it but I’d like to transplant into leca what’s a good pot to do it in?

[@cheliajones9907]

I get a lot of browning on my leaves. I keep it under a grow light, off side from light. soltech grow light. and I group all my calathea and marantas together with the humidifier right up front. water with distilled water. I'm stressed over this plant. I'm ready to give up. nexted up is switching to lecca.😊

[@mohmmadkabirbilal7351]

Hi, what are the alternative of Clonex clone solution as it is not available in my country?

[@varsharaos294]

Omg… 😳. I went really huge nursery in the town, there were plenty of these, but every single plant has browned or broken leaves. I didn’t buy any. I have never seen a healthy version of this plant. I am in shock.

[@yolyV-hg3uc]

Hi Nora, which link do I use for the Foliage Focus?

[@TheLecaQueen]

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[@stephen-truthseeker]

Thanks 😅

[@TheLecaQueen]

Welcome 😊

[@niluferonder_]

Ah hi, i just found your channel. do you keep all your plants on leca? Is it possible to grow large plants in lecas? 😮

[@TheLecaQueen]

Yes I do! And you can grow big plants in leca. Check out this short: kzbin.infoCzgIg6UdZZc?feature=share

[@ajimolsworld7017]

Mine in soil almost dying 😢if I plant them in Luca can I add water in the bottom of the pot?

[@TheLecaQueen]

Yes you can bottom water.

[@mariavictoriameneses1525]

How often do you fertilize your plant?

[@TheLecaQueen]

My plants always have fertiliser or nutrients in the reservoir, they are always fed and happy

[@addicted2beauty26]

So the plant sits in water all the time with leca? Sorry I didn’t understand 😅

[@TheLecaQueen]

Not water but nutrient solution yes it sits in that.

[@garden-balkon]

🎉

[@beekay6913]

but... do I see brown spots on the lower leaves' edges and tips? 🤔 (left side in the video)

[@TheLecaQueen]

A certain amount is normal. For my plant when it starts doing that, I know it is root bound. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4WcpXSlj9Opgbs

[@beautybiswas8112]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@melodic_iam9167]

I hope i can replicate this. My baby confinues to bring in new leafs but she keeps bringing in brown spots. I've been feeling so defeated

[@TheLecaQueen]

Try, try and try again.

[@cynthiawinsser1469]

I have two of them. Keep changing their light habits and clump with other plants. One out of the two never browns and is getting huge.

[@joannhutchings3693]

Is she still getting bigger? She is gorgeous ❤

[@TheLecaQueen]

She is still getting bigger, new leaves all the time. I think I am hitting the problem where she needs repotting. She is already in a 20cm pot! HOw much bigger can I go?

[@pamelaellis6074]

OMG, I am So Heart Broken! What am I doing wrong??? My plant is around other plants, has a light, I give it distilled water, and has a humidifier. But ALL the leaves are growing yellow and brown edges, babies growing in small with brown tips and everything I do is NOT helping 😢😢😢😢

[@uraniakusk593]

How much and how often do you water?

[@lucasvermeulen4454]

I think I overwatered mine. Brown tips are appearing at nearly all leaves.

[@margimorris7360]

She's beautiful.. Would love to see the pot she is in. It must be massive.

[@TheLecaQueen]

She is in a 20cm pot.

[@margimorris7360]

@@TheLecaQueen 😯😯😯😯😯 those roots must be travelling out having loads of fun in the reservoir

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Can you move a large plant to leca or is it best to start as a baby. My orbifolia took over 6 months to adjust to my climate in Colorado and needs to be repotted with good soil

[@TheLecaQueen]

It is possible sure, how that transition will go, I am not sure. I would recommend a small plant

[@sararichardson737]

I have so little luck with this plant

[@childofpersia1213]

The beauty of your plant made me scream “WITCHCRAFT!!!!“ I’m pulled up watching close now.

[@TheLecaQueen]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dude_its_Lyz]

So, I am still afraid of leca. That being said I bought a mixed planter setup last year that has a pothos, flf bambino and calathea orbifolia in it. I want to separate these and I want to know if the calathea orbifolia will be dramatic and try to die on me. I don't care about the flf.

[@Knallbart]

I don’t have a humidifier or growlight. Is my orbifolia doomed? 🫣 edit: just saw the grouping thing! Appreciate the in-depth video 😍 never had a calathea before, so need all the info i can get! 😊