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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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  • 6 min
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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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  • 8 min
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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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Beginners and Calatheas: Best Tips and Types for New Plant Parents

Are you a novice houseplant owner who’s fallen in love with the lush leaves and fascinating patterns of Calatheas? If so, you’ve probably already seen lots of warnings that these…
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When To Water Your Calathea: 5 Signs That Your Calathea Needs a Drink

Calatheas are lucky that they’re so beautiful, or few indoor gardeners would bother trying to grow these fussy plants. One of the trickiest aspects of their care is providing the…
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How to Choose the Best Pot and Soil for Your Calathea

Proper care for a Calathea houseplant starts from the bottom up, and you can set yourself up for success by rooting yours in the right container and growing medium. If…
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  • 10 min
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What Light Is Best for Calatheas? What Can They Tolerate?

Like any beauty queen, your Calathea will be happiest when it’s in the right lighting. As with every aspect of this irritable plant’s care, balance is critical – these plants…
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  • 7 min
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8 Tips To Encourage Your Calathea to Grow Bigger and Faster

Like any Calathea owner, you love your houseplant’s bold patterns. So you want it to grow lots of big, healthy leaves to show those vivid markings off as much as…
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  • 6 min
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Calatheas and Misting: To Mist or Not To Mist, That Is The Question

Because Calatheas are such tricky plants to keep alive, even experienced indoor gardeners often disagree about the best ways to care for them. One of the biggest points of controversy…
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