How to Care for Calathea Plants. Calathea plants have a bit of a reputation for being finicky, but you can learn how to ...

Q: My calathea is unhappy … browning leaf tips and poor growth overall. How can I help it improve? A: Welcome to the club. I’ve been in the same boat, along with many houseplant enthusiasts.

Likewise, if your calathea is particularly weak and has few leaves left, take care not to overfertilize the plant. This could shock the plant, burn the roots, and cause further damage.

How to choose a healthy Calathea orbifolia. When browsing your local nursery, Brisbane horticulturalist James Mudge says the best way to check plant health is by looking for new growth.

Orbifolia Calathea difficult to grow in high-rise settings. ... E-mail it with clear, high-resolution pictures of at least 1MB, if any, and your full name to [email protected].