Calathea, also known as basket marante, is a popular houseplant with impressive foliage. But the plant places high demands on the right location and optimal care.
Why are the leaves of my calathea drying up?
There can beseveral reasons why the leaves of the Calathea dry up. If watered incorrectly, too little humidity and too much fertilizer, the leaves look dried out. But if only a single leaf sometimes dries up, this is a normal aging process.
Which care mistakes cause dry leaves?
Care errors thatdamage the roots cause calathea dry leaves. These include:
- Too little watering: the leaves dry outdue to lack of moisture.
- Waterlogging. The roots rot and no longer provide the plant with moisture.
- Too low humidity: the leaves dry out.
- Too much fertilizer. Burn the roots of the plant. This means that the stems and leaves are no longer supplied with moisture.
How do I save my calathea?
How to save your Calathea,depends on the cause of the brown leaves.
- Dry soil: Submerge the plant in a bucket of water until no more air bubbles form.
- Waterlogging: Pour off excess water and place the plant on kitchen paper or an old towel to dry the ball of soil.
- Humidity too low: Spray your C althea daily or place an indoor fountain directly next to the plant.
- Too much fertilizer: Replace the substrate.
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Alternative to Calathea
Your Calathea died despite rescue attempts. Unfortunately, this happens to several people because the plant is very demanding. Window leaf, Dieffenbachia or single leaf are suitable alternatives to Calathea. These houseplants impress with their foliage and forgive even minor care mistakes.
