How To Look After A Calathea Plant. In fact direct sunlight will burn the leaves of a Calathea plant and cause it to lose its vibrant colors. If you notice that your plant isnt doing well you.
A good rule of thumb that I like to use for these plants is to allow the surface of the soil to dry out and then water again. 5 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PLANT IN GREAT SHAPE. Remove any yellow leaves to keep your plant strong and growing.
It is also a good idea to cover the pots with plastic.
5122019 Calathea enjoy moist soilbut not wet soil. Every few days stick a finger in the soil to see if the medium feels dry. Fertilize them every 3 weeks with high nitrogen foliar fertilizer in spring through summer and monthly through fall and winter 3. Try a mix of 50 percent potting soil 20 percent orchid bark 20 percent charcoal and 10 percent perlite.