If the leaves of the Calathea hang down, it is almost never due to a disease, but rather the houseplant is not being cared for properly. Just as often, a poor location for the basket marante can lead to drooping leaves. How to prevent the Calathea from drooping its leaves.
Why do the leaves of the Calathea droop?
If the leaves of a Calathea droop, this may be due to drafts, a location that is too sunny, low humidity, root damage due to waterlogging or a location that is too cool. To solve the problem, the location should be adjusted and the plant should be properly cared for and watered.
Why do the leaves of the Calathea droop?
The Calathea is a very demanding houseplant. Many species are grown primarily because of their beautifully patterned leaves. However, the beauty quickly suffers when the leaves droop, change color or curl.
The reasons for drooping Calathea leaves are varied. The following possible causes are possible:
- Draft
- too sunny location
- humidity too low
- Root damage due to waterlogging
- too cool place
A favorable location for the basket marante
The Calathea is particularly demanding in terms of location. It neither likes it directly sunny nor does the humidity have to be too low. She doesn't like cold feet either.
A big problem when caring for the Calathea is finding a location where there is no draft. The basket marante cannot tolerate drafts. She reacts by letting the leaves hang.
Find a location that is protected from drafts and not directly sunny. You can even keep the calathea in a location that is too dark for most houseplants. In summer the temperatures should always be between 20 and 25 degrees. In winter they must not fall below 18 degrees.
Watering the Calathea correctly
The Calathea is also squeamish when it comes to watering. It doesn't like waterlogging, but it also can't tolerate complete dryness. She likes it best when the ball is always slightly moist.
The humidity must be relatively high. This is often a problem, especially in winter, which can be solved by setting up water bowls (€25.00 on Amazon) and frequently spraying the leaves.
Calciferous water is harmful and can also cause the leaves to curl. Use rainwater if possible.
Tip
If the leaves of the Calathea turn yellow, this is a sign of over-fertilization. You should then repot the basket marante immediately and limit the amount of fertilizer in the future. After transplanting, you must not fertilize them at all for several weeks.