CALATHEA ZEBRINA Plant Care & Growing Tips (Zebra Plant / Prayer Plant), Grow Happy Calathea

[@brettrattebury1922]

Hi mate. Ratstar from Australia., Thanks for posting this video.I recently bought a Zebrina from FlowerPower and your great advise and passion for the plants has inspired me to know more of what you know. Top vid bra . Keep it up you are an inspiration bud.😊

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks yo! I appreciate the warm feedback

[@sarahdowson7838]

I bought a Zebrina two weeks ago, to go in a dark corner up on my landing. I repotted her straight away with a well draining mix of coco coir, worm castings and 50% pumice. I have her in my own self watering system. with a wick running up the inside of the pot, under a grow light that is not too close. I also have a small humidifier nearby if I need it. She absolutely loves it, as do all of my other calatheas and today, I spotted a new leave coming. Calatheas love self watering pots as it keeps the soil constantly damp. You don't have to worry about watering, as you just fill up the reservoir when it is empty!

[@plantvibrations]

Ooooh i like it!! sounds very similar to how i keep a few of my Anthurium, and they love it too! thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@fannieallen6005]

I just don't have luck with house plants. I can't help it. I either over or under water it. I admire those of you that can. Now plants outdoors; can't get enough of them! Thanks 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Aww shucks, well dont give up on them! there's nothing better than relaxing in a room full of houseplants!

[@bathos22]

I feel ya on trying to find a happy medium on watering. I up-potted all my plants and because I'm afraid of over watering (yup, I killed a snake plant) I keep telling myself there's no need to water till water drips through the holes because, I think,, the roots have not reached the new soil at the bottom of the bigger pot. I'm thinking I might give in and get a moisture meter because I don't want to be under watering. I wish there was a tool that shows how deep the roots have travelled😊The struggle is real

[@bathos22]

@@plantvibrations Nothing like it. I only have a few plants in my rooms but even at that level, there's nothing like it.

[@juliablauvelt416]

Incredible video, thank you! Mine are so stunning but impossible to care for. If I look away for a minute and the soil dries, they shrivel! Thank you for the tips!

[@plantvibrations]

I hope the video helped a bit! its so true though, they're absolutely temperamental, but that has made me all the more proud to see it looking good!

[@laurenervin1404]

I don't have a Zebrina yet, but I do have a Warscewiczii, which is pretty similar, and once I got the watering down it TOOK OFF! It quickly became one of my favorite plants in my collection😍 and like you said, they don't need a ton of bright light! I am definitely on the hunt for the Zebrina because I think they would look great together! They're both such statement plants in a home👌🌿❤

[@plantvibrations]

Nice! i love hearing that. yeah it definitely took some experimenting for me to get the watering schedule correct, it definitely made all the difference. im totally planning on getting another one once i get back to my houseplant garden in usa

[@greensun3045]

I got a calathea in a north facing window it's grown 9 new leafs at least additional has two flower stems w flowers and I've only had it for 3 months AMAZING PLANT!

[@plantvibrations]

They have a distinct lushness that no other plant can match!

[@jcohen3147]

Love your videos. Your descriptions and background info are excellent - informative and to the point. I also like that you do not have annoying, distracting music, it really takes away from the presentation. I look forward to your future videos.

[@plantvibrations]

haha i do have music in some videos! if we ever choose music that is annoying, i can count on you to point it out please!

[@tatyanajewell4762]

Calatheas are a little bit mysterious and intimidating to me. I researched the proper care but still not sure I can take a good care of them. They are so beautiful. May be as my experience grows, I’ll take a challenge of Calathea😊 Love your videos. You have so much love for all plants. It is inspiring. Keep making those videos!

[@plantvibrations]

give it a try!! their beauty is worth the effort, and theres no such thing as a plant fail, just an opportunity to learn more

[@hildacheung5833]

Thanks for your video😊 just got my first zebrina. My calathea roseopicta green lipstick did flower last year. It s indoor near north facing window. I enjoy the white bloom some time before cutting them to conserve energy

[@plantvibrations]

Oooo have fun! They’re so pretty

[@tammipineda4121]

Thank you for the tips!! Very informative and appreciated!! I just got a Calathea and I’m starting to understand it’s needs lol

[@plantvibrations]

just be patient, they take a month or so to acclimate to a new room/new home

[@bathos22]

Another informative video. Thank you...uhmmm🙏😊 I know it's obvious, but my AHA moment is when you said root bound plants dry out more frequently. I hadn't considered the lack of moisture around the sides of the pot. I always only focussed on the roots at the bottom of the pot. Another AHA is better less water than drenching the plant because the soil gets water logged. I know this video is specific to Calatheas but I still find the tip valuable for my plant care toolbox. Loving your content. Keep those vibrations coming...uhmm,🙏

[@plantvibrations]

awesome!! i love hearing that! i'm glad you were able to glean something helpful for your other plants from the video. thats why i try to explain as best as possible, so the actual theories and understanding of caring for plants comes across and that information can be used across the houseplant garden

[@karendurkin9665]

Thankyou so much I have 2 little zebra plants and I have come so close to killing them. You have helped me so much to grow my beautiful little zebras. Karen from Australia 🥰🪴

[@plantvibrations]

awww i love hearing that!

[@doreenadams1203]

I enjoyed thanks just got my plant so I was happy to hear your knowledge and experience 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Awesome! Definitely patience helps with this kne

[@NewMindGarden]

Fabulous.. 👍👍👌👌

[@plantvibrations]

thanks for watching!

[@maryska1423]

when I divided the large orbifolia into two pots, I changed the place for it - it was so stressed that it bloomed. cute little white flowers 😅

[@CarlosACabrera711]

Great video and very detailed explanations! subscribed :)

[@plantvibrations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@brendagale9332]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gardeningwithgeetkumar]

Amazing video

[@plantvibrations]

Glad you think so!

[@sirazammonira2188]

You explained sooo welll I subscribed🌿

[@sirazammonira2188]

How to fertilize the Calathia??? Can I ues wormcompost?

[@plantvibrations]

worm compost would probably work well!

[@abigailperezful]

Very informative 🙏🏽

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for watching!

[@leeovens9115]

Can you separate the rizomes out to create two plants? My Sabrina has spread out the edge of her pot and everything in the centre clump is dead (she isn't thriving in scottish winter😅). I want to report her but wondering if I can safely split her out.

[@plantvibrations]

Yes you definitely can! Is there above soil growth coming out of the side rhizomes? Ensure that when you separate To include roots and top growth. And then you can discard the central leafless section

[@leeovens9115]

@@plantvibrations thank you so much, this is super helpful!

[@sunflower3572]

❤❤❤

[@plantvibrations]

thanks for watching!

[@MrTomekMR]

I love zebrina too, but I have found her impossible to survive in my house for longer period than 2 months. She always has yellowing leaves, brown spots etc. I have plenty of plants in my house, lots of calatheas too, high humidity (>60%) but she always dies. I tried to water her with distilled water, but it does not work also. So, although I love her I have to skip it in my collection.

[@plantvibrations]

She is quite the fussy one I agree

[@Doris-y5v]

I would not change the soil it looks very happy , it made it its home. Mine leaves all collapsed I don't know why .

[@plantvibrations]

That would happen to mine when they got too chilly

[@IvetteSilva-Chaffey]

I just got one and within 24hrs the leaves turned yellow and the stem and leaves all dropped….idk what to do

[@plantvibrations]

give it time to adjust!

[@bryanjosedizon8214]

Handsome man

[@MrsAcharya98]

Hello everyone!!! My zebrina plants leaves edeges are getting yellowish and crispy.. Can someone tell me why???

[@plantvibrations]

Does it have enough humidity?

[@MrsAcharya98]

@@plantvibrations The soil Is moist... This plant was planted in clay when I brought from nursery.. Soil remains moist and I mist it once in 2 days.. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@jamesmoyong8496]

I have one which grow 3 feet like giant

[@plantvibrations]

Wow! Nice job

[@patty5807]

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[@patty5807]

I needed this for reference but I forgot to delete it 😭😭😭😭

[@MsDymeOHYES]

Way too much talking....😩

[@plantvibrations]

Lol

[@charliej3886]

How else would you expect him to explain about the care of the plant? 😅