Why Your Calathea’s Leaves Keep Getting Brown Edges | Full Care Guide

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[@SheffieldMadePlants]

What NOT to do with your new houseplant kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmm6YYybrM-UkLc

[@Qrulez]

I often put my laundry drying rack next to my Calathea, for a free humidity boost.

[@lisaskidgel-yn1oj]

I just got my first calathea peacock today. It’s so beautiful with the amazing variegations it has. I’m in love but I’m hoping with all the tips I’ll be able to keep it alive! It seems it’s fussier than me! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@gordondalrymple7644]

I’ve had mine for a year, brown spots are just normal, if it’s thirsty it will curl inward. The ones that are purple on the underside are chatoyant on the top, you can dust them to help shine . Here in oregon they’re not too common at retailers . I paid $17 for anice big healthy and it’s booming in winter it gets pretty cold, and gets up to 75-80 F in summer; but it does fine in both extremes

[@bingebuddies1241]

Thank you some much for these videos! I bought a Calathea white star recently. In the shop they said that it is a very easy care plant. Then I searched the internet, and basically EVERYONE threatened me that this plant is the worst for beginners, and in general very hard to maintenance. Thanks to your video (and other videos as well) I am much calmer now - because I actually have something to start with. No other channel in KZbin was so informative! Now I know that I have a good chance to take care after my Calathea even though I'm only at the beginning of my plant parenting journey

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thank you glad i could help

[@lindavanwey5044]

I have two, they are five years old now and not a problem. Getting a purple one this weekend.

[@lindavanwey5044]

Oh and filtered water at all times. No tap. Tap water instantly makes them unhappy.

[@christinesnitkin9619]

You saved a life today. This video happened to pop up for me, and I was just noticing my calathea was drooping. I followed your advice and gave the plant a good soak for a few hours. All the leaves perked up!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great 👍 Glad it helped 😁

[@cindywannamaker5299]

I have my first Calathea I received as a gift. It's a big one and I have it in front of a south facing window where there is a covered porch so it doesn't get direct sun. So far, after a month it hasn't gotten any crimping. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and following all your advice! Thank you for all your videos with great info😊

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you like the video 👍

[@angelathompsonmack3583]

Thanks for all the great tips on how to keep our plants alive

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@tierneylogan5943]

Such a love/hate relationship with these plants.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You’re not alone

[@suesiemccain9234]

I just bought a few of these from a local grower that specializes in them. They recommend keeping them in a dish of water all the time. I have done that and they are really thriving! Lots of new beautiful leaves! I do live in Florida where it is VERY humid. Thought this might help. Love your videos! Keep them coming!!! ❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@nenashawnautumn5494]

isnt that very risky for root rot tho?

[@jackiehaston3057]

Yes 2 of mine got root rot by doing that

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much for your sound and sensible advice. I only have two Calathea’s at the moment but I really love ❤❤❤❤ and I really really appreciate your help. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

My pleasure 😊

[@jeanthornton2107]

How did I miss this one. My calatheas are doing exceptionally well since I followed your advice with a soil meter❤

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Wonderful!

[@lindsey4178]

I got one of these moisture meters and I love it. Not only for my calathea but also because it has taught me how very differently my plants water needs are depending on their pot, what the pot is made of, etc. I've always been one to have "water day" since I've mostly been an outdoor gardener but indoor plants are very different.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you like it!

[@SAA-hr9gr]

I just got one yesterday and already love it ❤

[@stevenravenberg3395]

Thanks for the tips...the first one you mentioned is Calathea Makoyana

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Oh yes so it is 👍

[@mrs.dianavanessahill]

I just got that same moisture meter , she has humidifier & the humidity meter too

[@scottgalbreath5707]

As I tell a lot of people regarding buying, owning and caring for houseplants, research, learn and understand each plants care needs before buying them. If you can't care for the plant correspondingly, don't buy it, then having negative opinions about certain one's.

[@bessiemanaois7271]

Thanks for your tips buddy.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

You bet

[@PurveyorOfTheOddThings]

Thanks for these Calathea vids. Im newly in love with them and hoping to keep 3 and 4 alive: 1 and 2 got shocked into winter with Storm Agnes and didn't do too well. Edit: i should add live in NE Scotland so they went from watm to cold very quickly that week and humidity tanked. Now have a humidifier.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Winter is a very tricky time for them. Mine are on the turn

[@turogers13]

I just got mine!

[@bixestacio4333]

My favorite plants thanks a lot.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Most welcome

[@Shreeladebi]

I witnessed the first few crispy leaves today. I repotted it a few days ago, so that could be it I guess. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

🤞

[@firozapatel9811]

I have seven verities of calathea ,Hoya,polka dots begonias and some more house plants,Love my house plants 🪴

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Sounds like a good selection!

[@nunoallen4788]

Great video! My first Calathea died. I’ll try one more time. Just bought a new plant and I’ll follow your advices! Thanks a lot!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@nunoallen4788]

I watch all your videos. Thanks to you, I’m a better plant caretaker. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹!

[@leslie5646]

Thank you 👍

[@jeannette7243]

I'm a new subscriber. I bought a very small Calathea about 3 months ago and put it in direct sunlight in the south facing window. No problem, and it has doubled in size and volume. After watching your video I have moved it to a space 4 metres away from the window, with a saucer with water underneath it. It does seem happier, still no browning of the leaves or any problems. its leaves now point to the heavens, but it looks like your large Calathea does the same thing. Hope this is a good sign.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@keithpugh7538]

I will say this, I don’t plan on buying anymore calatheas

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

😂😂😂 I don’t blame you really

[@wendyswift706]

I'm with you, no more divas!

[@wasistinibarnhart1198]

I am with you too. I had dozens but now only 3 remains.

[@kenyajimenez891]

Even though there soooo beautiful I agree😢

[@jackiehaston3057]

Given up on calatheas. Too fussy😢

[@lunaxcleo]

I used to be a calathea serial killer but now I'm kinda figuring it all out now AHAHA

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Great stuff 👍

[@carlosvarela3571]

Im adventuring into calatheas outdoors, in my backyard in Puerto Rico. Hoping the humidity levels will make it that much easier.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Should do 🤞

[@sandyloyst1811]

Excellent and helpful. Now four of my prayers are from division in 4inch pots(I gave the mother plants to my Mother) and 1 is a leave in water which now I know is a waste of time. O no, down a purple medallion plant already. lol Question: What number on the moisture meter are we talking about Rich? Love and Peace.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’d say 2 or 3 for calathea is perfect

[@sandyloyst1811]

@@SheffieldMadePlants OK and I have since learnt they can grow in water. But I will keep them in my bug free earth. lol

[@cathyspooner7093]

I have 2treat them the same as all my other plants getting my 3rd one tomorrow

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Which one are you getting?

[@momlikesmemore]

So far we’re going on 3 months and we’re still alive. We are situated in the bathroom and using distilled water. It’s winter so mostly overcast days. Fingers crossed, fingers crossed, fingers crossed!!!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

It'll be fine 😁

[@erindonaldson]

I mist only my calathea and it loves it. I forget too after a few days and rhe leaves will be down a bit. After misting they perk right up.

[@zninz5368]

Thank you very much, for being direct. Looked for so many videos just to be lead into a tunnel of rubbish

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@ohlalakabtangmo]

Thank you so much for your videos! They are very useful. I have a Calathea that I've just repotted and I noticed that the leaves are bending down :( She's been happy for more than a year and this is the first time that she's drooping. Can you please give me some advice?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Might be watering, lack of light, pot bound etc

[@ohlalakabtangmo]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you... I hope that it'll survive.

[@jennifermckenzie14]

Hi hi Jennifer hope yr Christmas good not too cold as well. We hVe lovely sunshine here come get some. We have those plants here as well we call them the Prayer Plant at least one type does at night the leaves close up like when yr palms are together praying. Take car be safe the sunshine and the beaches are calling you all we are having Carnival next mnth come see our parades and costumes in the street you all will love it. Stay safe stay happy

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

He he he I’d love to but I’ve got work!

[@cathyspooner7093]

I love prayer plants i wipe the leaves and stems down every sunday with diluted black coffee

[@jimmyjo1375]

Love the channel. Are Calatheas sensitive to mosquito bits?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Don't think so.

[@Dr4g0nW00d]

I see you use the fly stickers as well this is way 3 of them are death before I know about this bought those stickers hope it will work great

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

They’re needed for sure

[@kimpossible1187]

My Makoyana Calathea was doing great in my office. I added a humidifier and watered as needed with distilled. Left it while my office was lightly remodeled 2 weeks and it is all yellow except for the very top and curly leaves. Not sure if it will recover

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

What happened to it?

[@michellethomas4928]

Thank you so much, I love this channel💕I have the same moisture meter. On about what number should I re-water my calathea🤔

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Probably on the border of moist and dry

[@michellethomas4928]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Tysm🤗

[@freedomqueendom]

Does anyone use self watering orbs with their calatheas?

[@FrEeKCuT]

My ones leaves have dropped down and aren’t coming back up like usual. I’m not sure what I’ve done wrong as I’m treating it the same as usual :(

[@mariepatterson7804]

Have you done a video on low light plants

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I did ages ago but I wouldn’t recommend it 😅

[@CampingforCool41]

I’ve had a rattlesnake calathea for two years and only just started getting browning leaves because it’s winter and the house is extremely dry. I’ve started spraying the leaves with water since I don’t have a humidifier.

[@irairod5160]

Oh, no, be careful! Calatheas (and Alocasias) need AIR humidity, but get sick when there's moisture on the leaves too often or too long. You can very easily kill your rattlesnake by misting it and making it vulnerable to fungus-bacteria-rot-gnats. A very large pebble tray would be a preferable measure, as would be bringing your Calathea to the bathroom when you take a shower and leaving it there for a couple of hours afterward. Another thing you could try--if a proper humidifier is out of the question--is raising the thermostat by a few degrees since warmer air holds better to humidity. Even a tabletop fountain or an electronic mister (the kind sold for essential oils) placed nearby would be better than wetting the leaves.

[@CampingforCool41]

@@irairod5160 believe me I don’t have to worry about fungus because it’s winter here and the air is dry as a bone due to heaters running. The leaves dry off very quickly and imo it looks like the moisture has been helping. If they start looking worse I’ll stop but for now it’s what I’m trying.

[@irairod5160]

@@CampingforCool41 Sounds like you found what works best in your environment! I have a humidifier (and fan) dedicated solely to my plants in the Marantaceae and Arum families because I know that, if I misted the leaves directly, I would lose all of them in a couple of weeks. Winter where I am is cold and dry but I keep the house at 70 degrees around the clock and run the humidifier at least 12 hours---for the plants, for my skin, and for overall health. I wish you great success with your planty babies!

[@mikeboothe]

@@irairod5160 thanks for the information. I haven’t had my rattle snake very long and I began misting also so I realize now what I have to do.

[@irairod5160]

@Mike Boothe My pleasure, Mike! If a humidifier is not feasible and misting is all you can give it, the best way to do it would be spraying it very early in the morning so that the leaves have all day to come up to room temperature and dry completely before night falls. Wishing you great success!

[@lushlady118]

Thanks for this video. I am new to having plants, My plant leaves all fell off after a few months. What do I do now? Do I keep the plant or repot?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Hey, thanks for watching. You need to identify why they fell off first. What's the plant?

[@lushlady118]

I have a calathea medallion

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@lushlady118 it's strange the leaves fell off. What happened to them? Check the roots and repot if you need to and then keep it somewhere bright. I've got this video about Calatheas you might find useful kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXvbgZWNbdGeapI

[@main2333]

Yellow falling of leaves on my money tree after replanting. Maybe watering after planting?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Maybe a bit of root shock or too much water?

[@Kayla-xk5om]

Are you OK Mr. Sheffield? Looks like Calathea‘s are making you very unhappy

[@scottgalbreath5707]

On a side note and NOT pertinent to Calathea's, some houseplants grow year-round (Philodendron Birkin) for ex, with that being said, if they're still growing, the plant will absolutely benefit from fertilizer in the winter months. All depends on the plant of course. Some plants go into dormancy stage obviously.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

👍👍👍

[@retire14pattaya9]

My humidifier does not seem to stop the brown tips. Other than that it is still attractive enough and healthy looking that I can overlook the tips.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Which plant is it?

[@kelliw9510]

@@SheffieldMadePlants They can be sensitive to chlorine in tap water, try letting your H2o sit over night for chemicals/chlorine to dissipate.

[@mikeboothe]

I have a fairly dark house and only have sun for a while in the afternoon. Should I provide a grow light and if so how long?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Grow lights are good. I'd have it on for between 10 and 16 hours max. Choice is yours really

[@Kansaschickie]

I have an old large rattlesnake plant. It has lots of brown tips. If I cut them down will it grow back?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yeah new leaves will come through

[@Laditud]

My calathea has stickiness on the underside of the leaves. I don’t see anything but could it be mites?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Or scale maybe

[@julesrainey]

What level should the moisture meter read, when my calathea needs watering, please? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Between dry and moist. Like a level 2 or 3 on mine

[@julesrainey]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Noted, thanks! ❤️

[@mrs.dianavanessahill]

I have a Calathea Zebrina since almost 3 months ago, I started given her 6.0 water from my medical water but started having a reacción to “minerals” , so we changed the water to distilled water since 3 weeks ago, but is having the brown / yellow edges, I’ve been given her 4 ounces of water every 2 days now she is looking much better , but we are worried because she lost a lot of leafs. I just got to your video, is there something I can do for the soil?!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I’ve tried all sorts with this plant and it still gets brown leaves. High humidity is the key but I’ve not been able to provide that

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@M.C. yep still get brown edges

[@wendyswift706]

Same. Zebrina, Leopardina, Dottie and Roseopicta all did poorly under my care with a humidifier, self-watering pots, in a bathroom grouped together under a grow light And I live in the Pacific Northwest, like 5 minutes from the ocean and still the tips brown. These plants are too fickle

[@mrs.dianavanessahill]

@@wendyswift706 oh wow these plants are so delicate, but so gorgeous

[@brandidrouin8133]

What about a spider plant

[@user-jk2kc4ky8u]

شكرا لك استاذ. عندي كلاثيا ماكايونا اطراف اوراقها بنيه ،،هل السبب قلة الرطوبه؟؟هل اضعها فوق صحن حصى مبلله؟؟شكرا

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Try this video 7 Awesome Tips to Stop Brown Tips on Your Calathea kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXvbgZWNbdGeapI

[@user-jk2kc4ky8u]

@@SheffieldMadePlants Thank you so much...

[@Daisy.florina]

how does the pebble work if they are under the water ? and how long do the plant need to be there ?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

The pebble tray? I’ve changed my mind on that since this video. I’ve got an updated video coming out in a couple of weeks

[@beangarden]

@@SheffieldMadePlants i tried oebble trays and ended up with horrendous gnats. Still trying to get rid 5 months after

[@sylviacanonaco6412]

I received a calathea by mail and the outer leaves are faded and a couple of the leaf tips are slightly brown. What can I do to improve this already struggling plant?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Try watching this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXvbgZWNbdGeapI

[@jolene8895]

My new calathea has bugs what can I do

[@vanessaparamo7544]

I’ve been misting my calathea cuz that’s what this app has been telling me, I’m a beginner 😢

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yeah I wouldn’t bother 😬

[@FrEeKCuT]

Also mine only has one long crooked stem which makes it really hard to keep upright, all others I see have more than one stem, is this normal?!

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Normally more than one stem. Doesn’t sound too happy

[@retire14pattaya9]

I bottom water all my plants now. The very top layer is not very wet hopefully that is why I do not have fungus knats.

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I think so!

[@angelathompsonmack3583]

I have a Calathea Dottie and I cant keep it happy😔 It has a small humidifier by him. Its the 2nd one ive tried to raise. I wont get another Dottie. My rattlesnake and my makoyana is fine🤷🏿‍♀️

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I updated this video that might help. Might be the water you’re using. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXvbgZWNbdGeapI

[@strongwoman2668]

I've been on the fence about getting this plant ? 🤔 But I think I will pass!!! Too much of a diva !!! Thank you for saving me from going into a psychotic rage!!!! I think I'll just admired from afar !!!🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

I don’t blame you to be fair 😂

[@strongwoman2668]

@@SheffieldMadePlants 🤣🤣🤣🤣✌️

[@Daisy.florina]

how do you care for Calethea in winter?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Winter is tough. It’s about getting through for me. I don’t change the care. Water right and give it as much light as possible

[@Daisy.florina]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thanks

[@Daisy.florina]

@@SheffieldMadePlants this is helpful thanks ,

[@konstantinasakka2429]

In what number of you moisture meter do you water?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Normally 2 or 3, so it’s not bone dry

[@konstantinasakka2429]

@@SheffieldMadePlants thank you

[@fnurichard]

I've read that Calathea doesn't like tap water. Is this true? My Calathea orbifilia isn't doing well these days 😢

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Yes they don’t seem to like the chlorine. You can try using a water conditioner

[@nicoleperron3315]

I use a Brita filter and it seems to have helped, no more brown tips. They say you can also leave water overnight and the chlorine evaporates. I recently read they only like lukewarm water also, my water is icy 🥶 cold in the winter so I have to be careful of that.

[@fnurichard]

Brita filter doesn't remove minerals tho. Where I live the water is very hard. Calcium builds up quickly on my humidifier I had to soak and remove it with vinegar every two weeks

[@nicoleperron3315]

@@fnurichard me too, but the minerals don't seem to bother them. I also top water and that's supposed to flush the minerals out, I don't know if it works but it can't hurt.

[@fnurichard]

@@nicoleperron3315 Oh I didn't know top watering does that. Aldo didn't know about Calathea not liking cold water. Both good to know. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@mariepatterson7804]

Mine has sticky stuff on the bottom help😢

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

What's it look like?

[@andreacamp5336]

I went from not enough crispy and dry, to edges that are brown, but not crispy. Too much water?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Could be. How wet is the soil?

[@andreacamp5336]

I water good and let it soak up from the roots 2x week and then it can fully drain. My house is very dry. I was doing it only 1x per week and that is when it was crispy. @@SheffieldMadePlants

[@andreacamp5336]

I didn't anser your question, it is never dry but never wet either. Trying to keep it moist. I might have to get a meter

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

@@andreacamp5336 a meter is a good idea

[@kaseymeeks5629]

Why is half of my plant not closing up at night?

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Really not sure.

[@mariepatterson7804]

Rid of fungus Natstell me how please

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Nematodes

[@MilwaukeeLesa]

What does it mean when my plant leaves are browned on the middle of the leaves? Halp! 😒

[@SheffieldMadePlants]

Are they spots? Could be a disease or pests…

[@ladyelainefairchild3546]

Mine too and there are no pests. I’ve watched tons of calathea videos and they all only talk about browning edges and tips never middles. Could it be forced air heating draft or morning sun in east window?

[@MilwaukeeLesa]

@@ladyelainefairchild3546 I have no clue. Mine is a hot mess now and nothing like the plant I brought home: I feel bad. Mine has been in a west facing window, just back a bit. I too have forced air and am in Milwaukee Wisconsin, so it’s COLD here! I won’t be getting that plant again! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️😁

[@liphei702]

May i ask if this happened mostly to the new growth and it has paper structure and thinner than the older foliage?

[@laregimbal]

Quite a bit less dynamic (and a bit more hair! 😁) than in your more recent videos. Maybe your need to re-do this one 🙃 ❤❤❤

[@briz3232]

You sound like something is troubling you in this video, were you doing ok?