How To Look After Your Calathea. Let it drain wait a few minutes and repeat. Calatheas grow well in low light environments but grow better in medium to bright light.
2122021 Calatheas need specific care in order to thrive. When the air is too dry a Calathea gets brown leaf edges. Every few days stick a finger in the soil to see if the medium feels dry.
They need a consistently warm spot and bright but indirect light keep them out of direct sunshine.
In order to thrive it must receive the proper amount of water. You can provide ample humidity by placing a humidifier in the room or by placing the potted plants on top of a saucer filled with pebbles. Try a mix of 50 percent potting soil 20 percent orchid bark 20 percent charcoal and 10 percent perlite. Indirect light Calathea plants need bright but not direct sunlight to grow.