Calatheas are very finicky when it comes to their water quality. You probably already know that they hate tap water. But if you’re like me, the thought of continually buying jugs of distilled water doesn’t appeal to me. In this post, I will explain why water quality matters for Calathea plants, and I’ll show you …
It’s always a pleasant surprise when any houseplant flowers. Did you know that Maranta leuconeura, or the common “prayer plant” can flower indoors? Learn everything you wanted to know about prayer plant flowers in this post, in addition to some handy care tips so that you can ensure your plant can thrive in your home. …
Calathea ornata, commonly known as Pinstripe Plant or Pinstripe Calathea, is a gorgeous foliage plant and member of the prayer plant family (Marantaceae). This tropical plant can be notoriously finicky as an indoor plant, so I wanted to cover some very important tips in order to keep your plant looking great! Like any plant in …
Like many plant problems, curling prayer plant leaves and browning can be caused by a number of different reasons, and this post contains 5 different reasons that will help you determine exactly what’s going on. These tips apply to any plants that are part of the Marantaceae family whether it is the red prayer plant …
With so many different Calathea varieties out there, it’s hard to choose a favorite. Keep reading to view 39 different types of Calatheas, and at the end, I’ll go over some basic care tips so that you can keep your Calatheas in tip-tip shape, all while minimizing crispy brown edges. CALATHEA VARIETIES Many species in …
Previously known as Calathea lancifolia, Goeppertia insignis is one of the most strikingly beautiful houseplants. Commonly known as Rattlesnake Plant, this beauty can be tricky to grow but is well worth the effort! I’ll share with you everything I’ve learned on how to grow this gorgeous houseplant. RATTLESNAKE PLANT CARE Native to Brazil, this plant …
There is nothing like the stunning foliage of Calathea plants (now reclassified as Goeppertia)! If you can keep them in good condition that is! There are a few things to keep in mind to keep these plants in beautiful condition and avoid the dreaded brown, crispy edges! Keep reading to find out all about Calathea …