Rattlesnake Calathea arrived!
Randi Holbrook
6 years ago
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Comments (7)I have had trouble with Calatheas, prayer plants, etc when I've tried them in the past. The leaf is awfully thin and they are susceptible to drying drafts, either cold or hot. They're one of those plants that is probably best in a bright but filtered light, high humidity, moderate temperature environment, which is a "greenhouse" environment that's hard to achieve in living space. Doesn't mean it's doomed - just don't feel bad if you don't find it an easy houseplant to grow. Small yellow leaves at the bottom of the plant would be pretty normal after it's been moved. You can pinch those off. In general, if you do find a spot it likes, do your best to keep it there and not move it around too much. It may react badly to a lot of changes of conditions. I've seen old prayer plants that have stayed in one spot for a loooong time. Having lived in San Francisco, I can attest that it is (1) usually humid and (2) usually on the chilly side. Depending on exactly where you are in the city, it can be more or less foggy or more or less cold - all of coastal California is characterized by microclimates, but in a place like San Francisco, microclimates are measured in blocks. The summer months are typically very overcast for much of the day. The most sun you'll see is in Sept-Oct (that's usually when the film production companies do location shoots in San Francisco). IF it rains it will rain between October and March or April, and not at at all other times. So "growing season" is a somewhat different proposition there than in most US regions. Get a Sunset Western Garden book and figure out which Sunset zone you are in and go from there@...See MoreWeather Change effect to Calathea Roseopicta + Need Help
Comments (2)Sorry, but I just don't have the time to read through ALL OF THAT MATERIAL to try to help you. Pls. do calm down, tho' you say you have -- panic never solved anything, tho' I can understand being upset to lose a plant. First & most important get it out of the glass container, into a normal pot W/ A DRAINAGE HOLE. That is a MUST, not negotiable. You were told untruths, this is NOT an easy plant, this is a moisture loving tropical, requiring high humidity levels, not so easily gotten in most homes. Where in the World are you located? The names of plants you posted sound foreign, like some where in Asia (maybe) or Africa. You need an easy starter plant w/ lower light requirements, maybe a Pothos, Sansevieria (Snake plant) or Aspidistra (Cast Iron plant) but all 3 are pointy, so your superstitious Aunt will not want them either. This is not a beginner plant, the pot must have a hole, the soil you have is unlikely to be the right kind for that plant. The rocks on top aren't helping anything (tho' I understand that maybe you like them). The soil is staying wet since there's no drainage hole by which to drain. Watering in small sips is usually bad for plants. I'm sorry, I regret that this sounds mean & severe, but you were taken advantage of. Vendors have financial motivation to mislead you & that's just what seems to have happened here. Pls. search online for easy, starter plants for a beginning gardener to start w/ & go from there. To research trying to fix this plant, since you know it's called a Calathea; Marantas are related & take similar care. I'd read up on them some more....See MoreNew Calathea lancifolia help (rattlesnake plant)
Comments (3)I have that Calathea as well, beautiful plant. Calathea "opens up" for daytime and "closes" at night. Mine moves most when it gets alot of water. I am curious what others will say about the spots. My plant also has a few small round spots like yours but I have no idea what they are. I thought maybe leftover marks after my long battle with mites or maybe a small sunburn caused by careless misting... They do not spread though, so I'm not that worried, but it would be good to know how to avoid it. For watering I usually use tap water as well, just not straight from the tap. If possible, I let the water stay in a can overnight before I use it for watering. I don't know if that is good or necessary but my Calathea is doing fine and I have it for 2 years. I definitely agree on the drainage hole. A pot with a hole is a must....See MoreHelp: Rattlesnake Calathea new Leaves turning shrivelled
Comments (0)Could somebody please help me diagnose my Calathea leaves (Photos attached). I am beginner plant parent and have just started growing house plants. I live on the sea side. The water from the tap has a small amount of clorine, so I keep the water for one or two days before watering my plants. Not sure what is happening. I would be happy if some one helped me with this...See MoreRandi Holbrook
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