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Will Your Calathea Make It Through The Winter? Yes! Here’s What To Do

When you’re approaching your first winter with a tropical plant – especially one as fussy as a Calathea – it’s natural to wonder whether it can survive the months of…
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Everything You Need to Know About Calatheas and Their Flowers

Most people who grow Calatheas are interested in their vividly patterned leaves rather than their flowers, so it can be hard to find information about when, why, and how these…
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  • 9 min
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Calatheas vs. Ctenanthe, Birkins, Marantas, and More – How Are They Different?

Houseplant owners love Calatheas for their lush leaves and their striking patterns, which vary dramatically from species to species. In fact, they’re available in so many varieties that it can…
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Calathea Varieties: How Many Are There and How To Know Which One You Have

So you’ve acquired a beautiful foliage plant – maybe as an impulse buy, maybe as a gift from a friend – but you know nothing about it except that it’s…
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Are Calatheas Rare? Which Ones Are The Most Difficult to Find?

For some people, owning house plants is all about the thrill of the hunt – they live to track down the rarest and most coveted plants. If you’ve been reading…
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Droopy Calatheas: How to Help a Wilting and Unhappy Calathea

Despite all your love and care, your Calathea has begun to droop like a sad animal in a cartoon. Remain calm – Calatheas are fussy plants, and this current slump…
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Neem Oil and Calatheas: How to Use it Safely and Carefully on Your Calathea

If you’ve ever searched for a way to combat insects or mites on your Calathea, you’ve probably seen recommendations for a natural pesticide called neem oil – but you may…
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  • 12 min
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Calathea Leaf Problems: Help For Small Leaves, Discoloration, and Other Issues

Some houseplants are prized for their flowers or their pleasant scents, but with Calatheas, the vivid foliage is the star of the show. And unhealthy or damaged leaves are a…
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8 Reasons Why Your Calathea May Have Stopped Growing and What You Can Do About It

Although Calatheas don’t exactly grow like weeds, healthy ones should steadily increase in size until they fill their containers or reach their mature height. If your Peacock Plant isn’t growing…
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  • 10 min
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Fertilizing Calatheas: How, When, Why, and What Type To Use

Fertilizer isn’t usually the top concern for Calathea owners – it’s easily eclipsed by the struggle to find the right balance of water, humidity, and sunlight for these picky plants.…
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