How to Care for Calathea Plants. Calathea plants have a bit of a reputation for being finicky, but you can learn how to succeed with this beautiful tropical plant. Here are the basics you’ll ...

Q: My calathea is unhappy … browning leaf tips and poor growth overall. How can I help it improve? A: Welcome to the club. I’ve been in the same boat, along with many houseplant enthusiasts.

Higher humidity may perk up calathea leaves again, but any dehydrated, brown leaves won't become healthy again, so it's best to remove them. FAQs Will fertilizer help revive my calathea?

How to choose a healthy Calathea orbifolia. When browsing your local nursery, Brisbane horticulturalist James Mudge says the best way to check plant health is by looking for new growth.

This Orbifolia Calathea is also sensitive to dissolved fluoride in tap water or build-up from chemical fertilisers. PHOTO: LIM KIM HOCK. Wilson Wong. Updated. Jul 05, 2023, 06:23 PM.