I work in a big box store in California, USA. If you want to buy one of these plants make sure you get them when they've only been in the store a few days. After that they will be showing a lot of signs of Browning due to the cold weather and lack of humidity. And they will not look so good. And check the prices if they are in different pots because there can be a huge price difference depending on what pot there in. a basic pot can be a $10 price difference compared to a Fufu pot for the same plant. And in the summertime always check the clearance rack to see if you can get one that is able to be nursed back to health at a good price.
I'm a plant novice, got a Calathea just because it's beautiful, then got a little worried after researching it and hearing how difficult it is supposed to be. But mine got about 10 new leaves since December and it started flowering a couple of days ago so I seem to be doing something right! Gorgeous plants :)
I find Calatheas a piece of cake - north facing window, rain water and humidity. But I am dreadful with spider plants, and those are supposed to be easy!
I think a lot of it has to do with where you live and whether you’re going to be accidentally neglectful or over attentive! Before I knew anything about plants I over watered, and I also live in a pretty warm humid location. So my calatheas were fine- cactuses not so much!
I also have surprisingly no major problems with Calatheas. They flower, grow and love life. But those stupid spider mites, who showed up after a year…🤬
60 year old indoor plant lover from Germany here. Your videos are the most informing ones. Sometimes it feels like the plants choose you for speaking out for them like: hey guys, this man is our mouth, listen and don’t torture us any longer! :) I learned a lot from you, especially about transpiration and so on. My plants say : thank you! They are happier than before. Btw, I had children, cats and dogs, no one had a problem with the poison plants. I think the secret is: create a situation, which is not boring and they will have other things in mind :) Sorry for my bad English, just wanted to give you a positive reply
I wish he would cover most of the common house plant species. I learned more from watching one of their videos than I did watch 20 other videos combined.
I've a Calathea Triostar which is nearly 12 years old. In the last few years it has grown enormous shoots with hand like clusters of leaves at the end. I've never seen an image of one like this though I've looked on the internet. It seems happy enough.
Thanks! This video is worth $1 million but unfortunately I can’t give you $1 million thank you so much for all the wonderful information you provide on each and every one of your videos I try to tell anyone I know about your channel as I think it is one of the best.
@@musclemanawesomeness5550 certain words and syllables can just be difficult to pronounce for example; in Swedish we have three ‘extra’ letters ö, ä, and å. These are pronounced very differently than how English would just pronounce o, a, and a. -Ä is pronounced more closely to English e, like the a in “ayyy” (but without the y), kinda like “aerh” or “aeih”, more of an e, i and a mix. -Å is pronounced quite similarly to O in English, kinda like “oeh”. -And Ö is pronounced like “er” almost, it has more of an a at the beginning and is closer to ä, but they do have a difference, I find that ö sounds like it has a R at the end more so than Ä. Point being, he probably just has a more difficult time on those types of words in English(ones with a or o, etc) more so than other words because of the fairly different pronunciation in Swedish :)
If I didnt have friends in Stockholm I might come closer to believing that its hard to say but we talked about this. We think he is using a latin A because that "a" like the nasal "a" ...sounds wrong to him. But it is easily over come by just saying it. The same is true for English speakers learning to speak Chinese or Japanese... you just have to say it correctly until it sounds right. Which is probably a few weeks. He on the other hand has mastered the pronunciation of most other English words without much accent. The second thing is a confusing of the words access and excess. These are pronounced correctly but misused. Understandable, but also easy to fix in edit. These videos are highly edited, just ask him to change out access and excess when necessary. "...access to (available) water" vs "...having excess (too much) water". Love the channel. Great information, probably the best plant education site i've seen. Nothing wrong with friendly criticism.
I’m avid gardener, I have about 103 plants inside my house that are not moving outside even in summer. This was the best and the most rewarding advice of real gardeners for me. I thank you so much for sharing your knowledge,advice and tips. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This was the video I was waiting for!! I love Calatheas, and I want to have them all! They were almost my first plants as they're easily findable and non-toxic (living with a cat) and they've never let me down. They're beautiful, they show you when they're happy, and they move all day long, as you said, which always makes me smile when I see it move on its own, out of nowhere. Love, love, love calatheas forever.
I know what you feel, I am another calathea lover still looking for new plants! I recently bought orbifolia and lancifolia and I am really happy to see them growing well :) How many calatheas do you have?
I have a medallion,I’ve had her for about 3 months and she has given me 5 new leaves I’m a beginner to caletheas I think she is doing amazing from what I can see I shower with her every night, I call it her humidity time/session.😃😃😃😃 I love this plants
@@veronicaglover2322 i leave her in bathroom and in morning I put her in window east facing for her to get light, she gets about 2 hrs of bright light and at night I put her in bathroom again and I go shower
@@veronicaglover2322 i shower at night so I leave her in shower with door close over night and in morning put her in window to get light, and I water her once a week but I make sure her top layer of soil is dry
Says a lot about this channel if I can watch content on a plant I don't have and one I don't plan on having yet still learn valuable stuff for my plant care toolbox. Thank you!🙏
I am experienced with plants but my first try on Calathea failed. I bought a large pot and left it in shade outside. After October, I brought it in and placed in an East window. The plant declined and died within a few months indoors. I think the shock from outside to inside is too much. After watching your video, I bought a few more. Your explanations make great sense. Let's see how it will go for me this time.
Great video! Calatheas are my favorite plant. But that one you called Calathea Ornata (Pinstripe) is actually a Calathea Majestica (White Star). Well, now they’re actually called Goeppertia, no longer Calathea.
Love Swedish Plant Guys! The most detailed useful information on houseplant care. All the others are so general and can be said for all houseplants. SPGs care guides are so specific. I learn SO much.
Oh my gosh!!!!!! THE MOST INFORMATIVE and comprehensive video on caring for these beautiful plants! Bravo! Thanks for your expertise, I have subscribed and can’t wait to acquirer more of these amazing plants.
Wow i thought the video was very long just by looking at the minutes. But i never expected myself to finish the whole video! Saved it for future use! Thanks!
I love how professional and detailed this video was, exactly what we need for such a demanding plant. My calathea ornata's leaves have been drooping down and this helped me realize that it needs more frequent watering, so thank you.
I'm pretty new to houseplants as well. I've had a good experience with calatheas, which I also bought because they were pretty before doing any research. I live in a high humidity environment and I'm very attentive to my plants. I notice the slightest changes in them because I'm always messing with them. I had a ZZ plant that hated me because it just wanted a little light, a little water, and to be left alone...lol
I have mine in bamboo leaves, with rice husks, and pumice and earthworm castings. Planted in terracotta orchd pots and water only with rain water or distilled water. I also have them outside right now, some like the Warscewiczii, White Fusion, and Zebrina under my dwarf crape myrtel tree, and the others under my covered patio that facesn north and have 3 ceiling fans going all the time. All my plants including these divas are loving life right now.
I have always wanted one, but have been scared because of peoples reviews and how they say difficult it is to maintain. I just purchased one and i am hoping it thrives and stay healthy
I was surprised you guys advised to replant calathea a year after purchase. Mine was planted in some coco coir or fiber which is actually good just for transport of plants because of it's light weight but it's inappropriate for growing plants because of lack of nutrients in the medium. Ive got mine 3 months, replanted it, fertilized it and I can already see new sprouts.
So much information, thank you so much. Now I know what I've been doing wrong! I just love your videos, and all the love you show, for not only your plants, but the time you take so that we can give our plants the love and care they diserve! Bravo!!!
I became a bit obsessed with calatheas and counted 27 different specimens spread around the house just now. The latest arrival was a warscewiczii that was delivered yesterday. I lost a beauty star due to, perhaps, over watering. It arrived, I sprayed it with rainwater, poured some into the pot and the following day it was dead. The same happened with a crocatta a while ago. I had a jump when I heard about the misting pattern, I tend to mist everyday and they seem to like it but may leave it for a day or two sometimes. I only use rainwater or filtered water as I saw several other videos here on RUclips and read elsewhere that calatheas hate hard water from the tap because of the chemicals etc. I would then question the suggestion of showering these not so cheap and delicate creatures unless you are sure the water in your mains is adequate - I'd rather not risk. I absolutely love these videos, Swedish Plantguys is incredibly informative and so well done. Thank you!
Great video! If I have less than desirable looking leaves, I just cut the whole stem off! Provided there isnt a big problem that needs to be adressed first. I find that it will just make the whole plant fuller as it shoots out new leaves. A calethea was one of my first fussy plants and it is growing, happy and I have very few issues! I think sometimes we may stereotype a type of plant unnecessarily. Just get in there and experiment and dont be scared to try one of these beautiful plants! If you start out with a smaller plant, it will eventually acclimate to the conditions in your home 😊🪴
Skönt o hitta en video som har tips på hur man hanterar en calathea i vårat torra nordiska klimat! Har haft lite problem med den på sistone då löven börjat bli gula, visar sig att jag vattnat den för mycket. Tack för väldigt detaljrik och informativ video!
Thank you for good information. I have a Calather Orbifolia and Calathea Triostar almost 2years now, they are beautiful. I use only still water for them, never repot, and never give them any fertiliser because I heard some youtuber said fertiliser will burn the root. After watch your vdo, I have more confidence to repot them to the bigger pot, and I think I may try to give them some seaweed fertiliser. Wish me luck 🤞🏼
They are absolutely beautiful.. 😍 I was waiting for it since long time.. Calathea are my absolute favorite.. Nothing can beat them when it comes to beauty and foliage.. Though they are little finicky and they don't love me that much.. 🙃😁 But I'm learning gradually how to keep them happy.. Thanks for sharing.. Really appreciate it..
Here in California, USA, many apartments and homes have a heating system that is on the wall and it's a gas heater. The problem with these kinds of gas heater is that it makes everything sticky. So if you have one of these wall heaters do not put your plants anywhere near them. And if you have your plants in your house you still need to wipe down your leaves with a chemical-free clean towel with just water on it every time you feel the leaves are getting sticky or it will kill your plant.
I got a beat-up looking Calathea off the clearance rack at Lowes about 45 days ago (spring time in the Chicago area). I cut the browning / curled leaves off and fertilized it once. Put it by a south facing window at work & water it with bottled water. It’s flowering!!
Having listening around… I think you sound like you really know what you’re talking about! I subscribed! Beginner here and I bought a collection of them: 7!! 😬 But in my defense I grew up around a big beautiful outdoor garden and people that loved plants. 👍🏼 So I think I am pretty good on choosing my plants 🪴… I didn’t uprooted the plants in the store but took my time examining them very carefully. That said, 6 of my calatheas are doing fantastic after 3 months even with my tap water 😮!! But one of them started to give me a hard time… soil is perfect, humidity is good (and I mist them), and water drainage is good, the light and placement is good, temperature variation is good… so the only thing that I am thinking about is: perhaps my tap water (I didn’t know… but the other ones are growing and giving me so much beautiful baby leaves! Almost every week!!) so I don’t know… I will try a couple things around the water quality and humidity… because this one is in a “corner”, she is big, and not with the “group”. I live in Florida.
I bought my first calathea crocata few months ago, so far it has been happy here without any problems. It has such pretty orange flowers, so im glad to learn more about it and do everything right to keep it nice and healthy.
Living in a Mediterranean climate, I always have to try and adjust the seasonal tips from North America and northern Europe to local conditions. While we don't have your type of winter woes, as our winters are mild and very very seldom freezing or even near freezing, so the dry indoor heat rarely applies (having lived in the Netherlands, I can say our winters down here are similar to a mild autumn or spring up there, and the temperatures are normally above 10c). However, we have what I view as a similar problem (to your winters) in summer, only with air conditioning instead of radiators. Like radiators, they are often next to the windows, so avoiding the direct dry cool air A/C emits, while still providing light, can be a challenge. And while living in a coastal area means that the humidity outside tends to be very high, so is the sun and the heat, so not suitable for fussier plants (but fantastic for growing herbs outside!). I just received two Marantas, and they arrived not perfectly happy. I am trying to "listen" to them, but I won't know what is leftover from previous environment and what is a response to their new environment (for better or worse) for a while. Their soil is moist, they have plenty of light, and are nowhere near the A/C or direct sun, and so far the cats haven't demanded that I move them, so I'm hoping for the best. My greatest challenge right now is to leave them alone. As always, your videos are comprehensive and informative, and I appreciate the work you do to teach us about plants, it really does help.
Thank you. I've been trying to learn how to keep house plants for 2 years. My favorite is my rattlesnake calaletha. The foliage color and pattern is so beautiful and it is dynamic, it never stays the same, always striking a new pose.
I found this single very informative video on RUclips regarding calathea plant care.. I found very very helpful . because.my velvet calathea got thrusty so he started to fold his leaves but I didn't have any idea that he needed water at the same time ...I thought he needed humidity but I have doubts about it so looking for calathea complete care video.. found this video regarding the same and watered the calathea..and got surprised within a minute calathea leaves back in his healthy look ❤... Thank you very much ❤
Thank you! I am a calathea novice and I bought one because I thought it was pretty look at, never considered how finicky it was! I’m glad I found your video coz now I can relax a little bit and hopefully make my plant happy!
Your video us by far the most informative guide re: caring for the calathea! We, plant newbies, unfortunately went out today to buy the calathea without knowing it was a high-maintenance plant... but hopefully your video will guide us to the right direction!! 🤞🏻
I just did the same 😥. Hopped on RUclips to see what help was out there for us both and when he said "this plant is not for a beginner", I felt that. I've killed succulents before 😳😭. I'm going to give it my best. This plant is too beautiful to let it die.
Please, please, please do a general video on re-potting plants without damaging the roots - plants that don't need up-sizing or aren't root-bound, but come to us in bad, unsuitable medium (like pure coir). What do we do?
I'm here for all this. Especially discussions of unsuitable mediums to watch out for. I naturally want to trust these places that sell the plants (thinking they know what their doing) but sometimes once problems start occurring it's too late.
This family of plants is certainly my most challenging. I have three varieties and one of them does well the other two not so much. My biggest challenge is the humidity even with a humidifier . I have tried the self watering method and that has definitely helped with getting the watering correct. Sometimes I’m on the verge of giving up on the one giving me the most problems but instead I keep trying to learn more. As always I am going to ask you to do a video on using grow lights. Thanks for sharing all of your great information.
I would like mine to be low and full! It’s a new one for me and I plan on putting a few together. Right now they,3 are in their nursery pots. 3”-4” getting acclimated to my home. I have 20+ plants in a South window,the only windows are South but are at the side of the room and are back far enough from direct light. I have sheer panels and for 12 years,my plants thrive. Anyway,wish me luck on my prayer,Calathea plants. I do love the looks of them!🪴
This is a wonderful channel and my main source of information about plant care (I have 45…). Could you please do a comprehensive video on the Alocasia?
Wish i had watched this video before i brought my Calathea, it sadly passed away :(. Great videos just subscribed so well explained with good advice and tips. Thanks
That was a really insightful video. I grow 8 different varieties of calathea (plus 5 other marantacae), and I've watched tons of videos about them, but I've learned so many things. Thank you! My nightmare is the thrips. Unfortunately I've lost my leopardina to them, and my albertii isn't well either. Fortunately, they haven't invaded many of my plants.
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have a few calathea’s and marantas in my collection. I find the maranta’s are easier to care for. Killed a beauty star and a musaica, I’m working on bring them back. Best thing I’ve learned....humidity is key! 🪴
Mist in the morning before the sun comes up. It’s will take a long time to evaporate, which will be a steady increase in humidity and help the plant retain moisture. If the humidity immediately around the plant is above 50%, then this shouldn’t adversely affect it. You should have good air circulation for the rest of the day - maybe use a fan (not directly on the plant) to inhibit fungal growth. Plant it in a terra cotta pot to aide in even soil moisture. Keep a humidifier close by. Water only with distilled water or water that hasn’t been treated with fluoride. Fertilize with a MSU (13-3-15) orchid fertilizer.
Thank you for all the wonderful tips! Do you happen to know if a Brita filter will work for watering Calathea? I'm currently just using distilled but I want to stop dragging back gallons from the store, especially as my collection expands.
@@nacolejeffris5019 I started using a Brita filter for all my plants, not just calatheas, like two years ago, and it works like a charm for me. The tap water where I live is very hard and I've got to filter it.
Thanks I've watched many videos about Calethea. Only from you I got perfect answers. I killed my Calethea bec of misting.. now I know.. ur videos are helpful.
You are my absolute favorite plant guy! Your videos have helped turn my black thumb into a green thumb! So grateful for you and the knowledge you share! Are these similar to maranta's care for? I just added one to my collection today, but it seems you don't have a video for them yet. It seems they are both part of the Marantaceae family, but wondering if there are differences in their care?
Such a lovely video.... Tons of knowledge.... I puchased one calathea plant and its already losing its leaves.... Just one left... now its a challenge for me to save it...
Hello.. I am watching your videos from the Philippines. You are brilliant, I like the way how you teach caring for the plants. Amazing, it's basically really really hot in the Philippines so I most of the time move my Calathea plants to a bit of shed and windy place. I noticed some brown leaves on one of my calathea so I got a bit worried. I hope it will still do well.
Here in Perth, west Australia, my many varieties of calathae in the garden are in a position at the front borders, so larger plants shade them. I also have many in pots with a wick in to draw up the water as needed. On the patio, they get filtered light and thrive. The worst problem can be hot winds in summer, as we can get days over 40 d Celsius. Great advice, thanks.
Goodmorning! Thank you sir for sharing your Tips all your plants. I am Lotisvillarin Cebuanang Vlogger from Cebu, Philippines . Certified Plantita keepsafe!
Try self watering (hydro) stakes in the pots. it means that the plant only takes water as it needs it so impossible to overwater or underwater! Just make sure the container ( I use a large clear jar) holding the water is below the plant and not above or it will just soak the plant. You can use 1 container with multiple spikes for multiple plants and you only have to water the container. Great for hard to reach plants and works if you are away from home. Add extra diluted fertiliser to the water in the container and you don't need to worry about when to feed either! Made all the difference for my plants. Definitely worth a try...very cheap too. Jo
Thank you for this video! The common understanding that caring for calatheas is a nightmare had put me off of the idea of getting one. But after watching your video, I'm pretty sure that I could successfully keep one. :) Thanks again!
I bought the peacock calathea, it was a bad seller, all leaves fell off, only had 2 leaves, I was patient with it, repotted it after a week, watered once a week or even once every 8 days, placed it on south west window, about 5 inches away, and it blew up, from 2 leaves, I have a full plant now. Took about 6 months, but she is appreciative.
I work in a big box store in California, USA. If you want to buy one of these plants make sure you get them when they've only been in the store a few days. After that they will be showing a lot of signs of Browning due to the cold weather and lack of humidity. And they will not look so good. And check the prices if they are in different pots because there can be a huge price difference depending on what pot there in. a basic pot can be a $10 price difference compared to a Fufu pot for the same plant. And in the summertime always check the clearance rack to see if you can get one that is able to be nursed back to health at a good price.
I'm a plant novice, got a Calathea just because it's beautiful, then got a little worried after researching it and hearing how difficult it is supposed to be. But mine got about 10 new leaves since December and it started flowering a couple of days ago so I seem to be doing something right! Gorgeous plants :)
I'm slightly new to indoor plants as well. I'm hoping I can keep my new beautiful calathea happy as well!
I find Calatheas a piece of cake - north facing window, rain water and humidity. But I am dreadful with spider plants, and those are supposed to be easy!
I think a lot of it has to do with where you live and whether you’re going to be accidentally neglectful or over attentive! Before I knew anything about plants I over watered, and I also live in a pretty warm humid location. So my calatheas were fine- cactuses not so much!
I also have surprisingly no major problems with Calatheas. They flower, grow and love life.
But those stupid spider mites, who showed up after a year…🤬
@@holyfox94 wow, to read this just now. I discovered spider mites on my calatheas this evening. For the first time.
60 year old indoor plant lover from Germany here. Your videos are the most informing ones.
Sometimes it feels like the plants choose you for speaking out for them like: hey guys, this man is our mouth, listen and don’t torture us any longer! :)
I learned a lot from you, especially about transpiration and so on. My plants say : thank you! They are happier than before.
Btw, I had children, cats and dogs, no one had a problem with the poison plants. I think the secret is: create a situation, which is not boring and they will have other things in mind :)
Sorry for my bad English, just wanted to give you a positive reply
Du solltest Videos machen :)
This was the absolute best video I’ve seen on Calathea care! Thank you!
I watched the whole video. Thats how invested in this plant I am!
Your videos are by far the most educational, professional and detailed ones regarding each spieces of plant! Really enjoying them! Well done!
Absolutely, I agree!
I totally agree! 💯
I wish he would cover most of the common house plant species. I learned more from watching one of their videos than I did watch 20 other videos combined.
I've a Calathea Triostar which is nearly 12 years old. In the last few years it has grown enormous shoots with hand like clusters of leaves at the end. I've never seen an image of one like this though I've looked on the internet. It seems happy enough.
Thanks! This video is worth $1 million but unfortunately I can’t give you $1 million thank you so much for all the wonderful information you provide on each and every one of your videos I try to tell anyone I know about your channel as I think it is one of the best.
Everytime you say “plönt” it makes me smile.
I’m Swedish so when you talk it’s nostalgic :)
Is there no way for him to say PLANT and EXCESS not access? Is that a Swedish thing too?
@@musclemanawesomeness5550 he just has an accent?
@@gertrudethenepenthes2393 TRUE but its only pronouced on those words?
@@musclemanawesomeness5550 certain words and syllables can just be difficult to pronounce for example;
in Swedish we have three ‘extra’ letters ö, ä, and å. These are pronounced very differently than how English would just pronounce o, a, and a.
-Ä is pronounced more closely to English e, like the a in “ayyy” (but without the y), kinda like “aerh” or “aeih”, more of an e, i and a mix.
-Å is pronounced quite similarly to O in English, kinda like “oeh”.
-And Ö is pronounced like “er” almost, it has more of an a at the beginning and is closer to ä, but they do have a difference, I find that ö sounds like it has a R at the end more so than Ä.
Point being, he probably just has a more difficult time on those types of words in English(ones with a or o, etc) more so than other words because of the fairly different pronunciation in Swedish :)
If I didnt have friends in Stockholm I might come closer to believing that its hard to say but we talked about this. We think he is using a latin A because that "a" like the nasal "a" ...sounds wrong to him. But it is easily over come by just saying it. The same is true for English speakers learning to speak Chinese or Japanese... you just have to say it correctly until it sounds right. Which is probably a few weeks. He on the other hand has mastered the pronunciation of most other English words without much accent. The second thing is a confusing of the words access and excess. These are pronounced correctly but misused. Understandable, but also easy to fix in edit. These videos are highly edited, just ask him to change out access and excess when necessary. "...access to (available) water" vs "...having excess (too much) water". Love the channel. Great information, probably the best plant education site i've seen. Nothing wrong with friendly criticism.
I’m avid gardener, I have about 103 plants inside my house that are not moving outside even in summer. This was the best and the most rewarding advice of real gardeners for me. I thank you so much for sharing your knowledge,advice and tips. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
How do you manage the many plants in doors . I have alot of plants but are really bothering me
Had watched this video couple of years ago but I still keep coming back whenever something is wrong with my calatheas. This video is so informative.❤
I just found this channel. Thank you for all the excellent information. Calatheas are so beautiful when all the leaves are healthy they look fake 🇸🇪
This was the video I was waiting for!! I love Calatheas, and I want to have them all! They were almost my first plants as they're easily findable and non-toxic (living with a cat) and they've never let me down. They're beautiful, they show you when they're happy, and they move all day long, as you said, which always makes me smile when I see it move on its own, out of nowhere.
Love, love, love calatheas forever.
I know what you feel, I am another calathea lover still looking for new plants! I recently bought orbifolia and lancifolia and I am really happy to see them growing well :) How many calatheas do you have?
I have a medallion,I’ve had her for about 3 months and she has given me 5 new leaves I’m a beginner to caletheas I think she is doing amazing from what I can see I shower with her every night, I call it her humidity time/session.😃😃😃😃 I love this plants
This could be of great help to the different varieties of Calatheas that I have. Thank u so much for the information .😊
do you leave her in the bathroom or remove her after your shower? also how often do you water her?
@@veronicaglover2322 i leave her in bathroom and in morning I put her in window east facing for her to get light, she gets about 2 hrs of bright light and at night I put her in bathroom again and I go shower
And I water her once a week, or I make sure top of soil is dry about an inch or two, and I only water her with filtered water or rain water
@@veronicaglover2322 i shower at night so I leave her in shower with door close over night and in morning put her in window to get light, and I water her once a week but I make sure her top layer of soil is dry
Every episode you bring a plethora of plants of the same variety. I'm sure many viewers would love to see your nursery. I know I would.
Also watched the entire video. I ran all the internet trying to learn about calatheas, this is an amazing video. Congratulations on your great job.
She sounds like a spoilt princess! Mistake: One of my first plant, still surviving but no way she is thriving. Thanks for great info, as usual
Says a lot about this channel if I can watch content on a plant I don't have and one I don't plan on having yet still learn valuable stuff for my plant care toolbox. Thank you!🙏
The most calathea knowledge in one video in all of YT! Thank you!
I am experienced with plants but my first try on Calathea failed. I bought a large pot and left it in shade outside. After October, I brought it in and placed in an East window. The plant declined and died within a few months indoors. I think the shock from outside to inside is too much. After watching your video, I bought a few more. Your explanations make great sense. Let's see how it will go for me this time.
You are the most knowlegable on You Tube!!!!!👏🏾 Ive saved my Schlefflera arboricola with your help🥰🥰
Great video! Calatheas are my favorite plant. But that one you called Calathea Ornata (Pinstripe) is actually a Calathea Majestica (White Star). Well, now they’re actually called Goeppertia, no longer Calathea.
Your plant videos are the best on the internet!!!
Love Swedish Plant Guys!
The most detailed useful information on houseplant care. All the others are so general and can be said for all houseplants. SPGs care guides are so specific. I learn SO much.
Oh my gosh!!!!!! THE MOST INFORMATIVE and comprehensive video on caring for these beautiful plants! Bravo! Thanks for your expertise, I have subscribed and can’t wait to acquirer more of these amazing plants.
Honestly, this is the most informative channel! I've learned soo much, thanks!
I learned something each time I listen to him to
You explain everything perfectly! Not just instructions but explanation why and how , perfekt!
Wow i thought the video was very long just by looking at the minutes. But i never expected myself to finish the whole video! Saved it for future use! Thanks!
I love how professional and detailed this video was, exactly what we need for such a demanding plant. My calathea ornata's leaves have been drooping down and this helped me realize that it needs more frequent watering, so thank you.
I'm pretty new to houseplants as well. I've had a good experience with calatheas, which I also bought because they were pretty before doing any research. I live in a high humidity environment and I'm very attentive to my plants. I notice the slightest changes in them because I'm always messing with them. I had a ZZ plant that hated me because it just wanted a little light, a little water, and to be left alone...lol
I love how you explain that any one can understand. Blessings
Really liked this video again. Great presentation and information.👏
I have mine in bamboo leaves, with rice husks, and pumice and earthworm castings. Planted in terracotta orchd pots and water only with rain water or distilled water. I also have them outside right now, some like the Warscewiczii, White Fusion, and Zebrina under my dwarf crape myrtel tree, and the others under my covered patio that facesn north and have 3 ceiling fans going all the time. All my plants including these divas are loving life right now.
This is the best calathea education ive ever watched ty!!!!❤
Thank you for information, hope I will save my plants
I have always wanted one, but have been scared because of peoples reviews and how they say difficult it is to maintain. I just purchased one and i am hoping it thrives and stay healthy
I was surprised you guys advised to replant calathea a year after purchase. Mine was planted in some coco coir or fiber which is actually good just for transport of plants because of it's light weight but it's inappropriate for growing plants because of lack of nutrients in the medium. Ive got mine 3 months, replanted it, fertilized it and I can already see new sprouts.
Very informative. Many thanks from Hamburg 😊hopefully my calathea will get better after watching this
Fresh to Calatheas and your vid was more than informative as I have a new healthy hobby
Best plant educator in RUclips, and I would like to know how to order these plants from you, best greetings from Österlen Skåne 😊🥂
Blooming’ ‘eck, what fuss pots lol! I have 7 purchased over one year… newbie to indoor plants, lol!! Thanks for this. Extremely informative.
So much information, thank you so much.
Now I know what I've been doing wrong!
I just love your videos, and all the love you show, for not only your plants, but the time you take so that we can give our plants the love and care they diserve!
Bravo!!!
I became a bit obsessed with calatheas and counted 27 different specimens spread around the house just now. The latest arrival was a warscewiczii that was delivered yesterday.
I lost a beauty star due to, perhaps, over watering. It arrived, I sprayed it with rainwater, poured some into the pot and the following day it was dead. The same happened with a crocatta a while ago.
I had a jump when I heard about the misting pattern, I tend to mist everyday and they seem to like it but may leave it for a day or two sometimes.
I only use rainwater or filtered water as I saw several other videos here on RUclips and read elsewhere that calatheas hate hard water from the tap because of the chemicals etc. I would then question the suggestion of showering these not so cheap and delicate creatures unless you are sure the water in your mains is adequate - I'd rather not risk.
I absolutely love these videos, Swedish Plantguys is incredibly informative and so well done. Thank you!
I really enjoy your videos I watch them over and over
Great video! If I have less than desirable looking leaves, I just cut the whole stem off! Provided there isnt a big problem that needs to be adressed first. I find that it will just make the whole plant fuller as it shoots out new leaves. A calethea was one of my first fussy plants and it is growing, happy and I have very few issues! I think sometimes we may stereotype a type of plant unnecessarily. Just get in there and experiment and dont be scared to try one of these beautiful plants! If you start out with a smaller plant, it will eventually acclimate to the conditions in your home 😊🪴
Skönt o hitta en video som har tips på hur man hanterar en calathea i vårat torra nordiska klimat! Har haft lite problem med den på sistone då löven börjat bli gula, visar sig att jag vattnat den för mycket. Tack för väldigt detaljrik och informativ video!
Thank you for good information.
I have a Calather Orbifolia and Calathea Triostar almost 2years now, they are beautiful. I use only still water for them, never repot, and never give them any fertiliser because I heard some youtuber said fertiliser will burn the root.
After watch your vdo, I have more confidence to repot them to the bigger pot, and I think I may try to give them some seaweed fertiliser.
Wish me luck 🤞🏼
Good luck 🍀
@@yonokzeller5402 thanks 😊
Excellent! So much information- I feel like I just attended a Calathea masterclass. Thank you!! 🙏🏼
They are absolutely beautiful.. 😍 I was waiting for it since long time..
Calathea are my absolute favorite.. Nothing can beat them when it comes to beauty and foliage.. Though they are little finicky and they don't love me that much.. 🙃😁 But I'm learning gradually how to keep them happy..
Thanks for sharing.. Really appreciate it..
I've been looking for such a complex video about calatheas for sooooooooo long! I'm impressed. Big thank you for all your tips!
This is the best explanation video about calathea❤❤
Here in California, USA, many apartments and homes have a heating system that is on the wall and it's a gas heater. The problem with these kinds of gas heater is that it makes everything sticky. So if you have one of these wall heaters do not put your plants anywhere near them. And if you have your plants in your house you still need to wipe down your leaves with a chemical-free clean towel with just water on it every time you feel the leaves are getting sticky or it will kill your plant.
I did it also sir here in Philippines,thank you for your tips,i learned a lot
Learning a lot from your videos. Thank you from the Philippines!!!
I can't shower mine because it hates my hard water so I only water it with bottled spring water. She loves it 😊
I got a beat-up looking Calathea off the clearance rack at Lowes about 45 days ago (spring time in the Chicago area). I cut the browning / curled leaves off and fertilized it once. Put it by a south facing window at work & water it with bottled water. It’s flowering!!
I will do my best to follow your advice. Thank you from Gdynia, Poland
Having listening around… I think you sound like you really know what you’re talking about! I subscribed! Beginner here and I bought a collection of them: 7!! 😬 But in my defense I grew up around a big beautiful outdoor garden and people that loved plants. 👍🏼 So I think I am pretty good on choosing my plants 🪴… I didn’t uprooted the plants in the store but took my time examining them very carefully. That said, 6 of my calatheas are doing fantastic after 3 months even with my tap water 😮!! But one of them started to give me a hard time… soil is perfect, humidity is good (and I mist them), and water drainage is good, the light and placement is good, temperature variation is good… so the only thing that I am thinking about is: perhaps my tap water (I didn’t know… but the other ones are growing and giving me so much beautiful baby leaves! Almost every week!!) so I don’t know… I will try a couple things around the water quality and humidity… because this one is in a “corner”, she is big, and not with the “group”. I live in Florida.
I bought my first calathea crocata few months ago, so far it has been happy here without any problems. It has such pretty orange flowers, so im glad to learn more about it and do everything right to keep it nice and healthy.
Living in a Mediterranean climate, I always have to try and adjust the seasonal tips from North America and northern Europe to local conditions.
While we don't have your type of winter woes, as our winters are mild and very very seldom freezing or even near freezing, so the dry indoor heat rarely applies (having lived in the Netherlands, I can say our winters down here are similar to a mild autumn or spring up there, and the temperatures are normally above 10c).
However, we have what I view as a similar problem (to your winters) in summer, only with air conditioning instead of radiators. Like radiators, they are often next to the windows, so avoiding the direct dry cool air A/C emits, while still providing light, can be a challenge. And while living in a coastal area means that the humidity outside tends to be very high, so is the sun and the heat, so not suitable for fussier plants (but fantastic for growing herbs outside!).
I just received two Marantas, and they arrived not perfectly happy. I am trying to "listen" to them, but I won't know what is leftover from previous environment and what is a response to their new environment (for better or worse) for a while. Their soil is moist, they have plenty of light, and are nowhere near the A/C or direct sun, and so far the cats haven't demanded that I move them, so I'm hoping for the best.
My greatest challenge right now is to leave them alone.
As always, your videos are comprehensive and informative, and I appreciate the work you do to teach us about plants, it really does help.
Thank you. I've been trying to learn how to keep house plants for 2 years. My favorite is my rattlesnake calaletha. The foliage color and pattern is so beautiful and it is dynamic, it never stays the same, always striking a new pose.
I found this single very informative video on RUclips regarding calathea plant care.. I found very very helpful . because.my velvet calathea got thrusty so he started to fold his leaves but I didn't have any idea that he needed water at the same time ...I thought he needed humidity but I have doubts about it so looking for calathea complete care video.. found this video regarding the same and watered the calathea..and got surprised within a minute calathea leaves back in his healthy look ❤... Thank you very much ❤
Thank you! I am a calathea novice and I bought one because I thought it was pretty look at, never considered how finicky it was! I’m glad I found your video coz now I can relax a little bit and hopefully make my plant happy!
Your video us by far the most informative guide re: caring for the calathea! We, plant newbies, unfortunately went out today to buy the calathea without knowing it was a high-maintenance plant... but hopefully your video will guide us to the right direction!! 🤞🏻
I just did the same 😥. Hopped on RUclips to see what help was out there for us both and when he said "this plant is not for a beginner", I felt that. I've killed succulents before 😳😭. I'm going to give it my best. This plant is too beautiful to let it die.
By far the best and most complete video on Calatheas out here! 👏👏
Finally, Calatheas!! Thank you.
Please, please, please do a general video on re-potting plants without damaging the roots - plants that don't need up-sizing or aren't root-bound, but come to us in bad, unsuitable medium (like pure coir). What do we do?
I'm here for all this. Especially discussions of unsuitable mediums to watch out for. I naturally want to trust these places that sell the plants (thinking they know what their doing) but sometimes once problems start occurring it's too late.
Yes, please! I agree completely and need this video.
Also please whether to remove the alleged biodegradable netting around the roots some nurseries use or not.
Thanks!
This family of plants is certainly my most challenging. I have three varieties and one of them does well the other two not so much. My biggest challenge is the humidity even with a humidifier . I have tried the self watering method and that has definitely helped with getting the watering correct. Sometimes I’m on the verge of giving up on the one giving me the most problems but instead I keep trying to learn more. As always I am going to ask you to do a video on using grow lights. Thanks for sharing all of your great information.
I would like mine to be low and full! It’s a new one for me and I plan on putting a few together. Right now they,3 are in their nursery pots. 3”-4” getting acclimated to my home. I have 20+ plants in a South window,the only windows are South but are at the side of the room and are back far enough from direct light. I have sheer panels and for 12 years,my plants thrive. Anyway,wish me luck on my prayer,Calathea plants. I do love the looks of them!🪴
Most professional video I ever seen. You can't go wrong .
This is a wonderful channel and my main source of information about plant care (I have 45…). Could you please do a comprehensive video on the Alocasia?
It's good to come back a re-watch your vids and refresh my memory. Thanks for doing these informative videos!
Thank you so much! Such an informative and clear guidance on taking care of my calathea!
Wish i had watched this video before i brought my Calathea, it sadly passed away :(. Great videos just subscribed so well explained with good advice and tips. Thanks
Finally a very good & detailed information about calathea.
Subscribeddd 👍☘🌱
Gonna buy some calatheas again
Thank you - SKF
That was a really insightful video. I grow 8 different varieties of calathea (plus 5 other marantacae), and I've watched tons of videos about them, but I've learned so many things. Thank you!
My nightmare is the thrips. Unfortunately I've lost my leopardina to them, and my albertii isn't well either. Fortunately, they haven't invaded many of my plants.
What an excellent source of information.. hands down. Thanks again
Un véritable enseignement sur les différents calathea. Merci beaucoup.
I do not have one of the plants yet but really appreciate the info because I do want to purchase one. Thank you and Blessings 🙏
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have a few calathea’s and marantas in my collection. I find the maranta’s are easier to care for. Killed a beauty star and a musaica, I’m working on bring them back. Best thing I’ve learned....humidity is key! 🪴
Thank you for letting me know! My mom is a new plant mom so I thought I'd do some research for her. This helped a lot
thanks for this! I am a little confused about watering in a sink though because I have heard that you should only use distilled not tap water?
Yesss finally Calatheas! I loved the video, thank you for posting!
Mist in the morning before the sun comes up. It’s will take a long time to evaporate, which will be a steady increase in humidity and help the plant retain moisture. If the humidity immediately around the plant is above 50%, then this shouldn’t adversely affect it. You should have good air circulation for the rest of the day - maybe use a fan (not directly on the plant) to inhibit fungal growth. Plant it in a terra cotta pot to aide in even soil moisture. Keep a humidifier close by. Water only with distilled water or water that hasn’t been treated with fluoride. Fertilize with a MSU (13-3-15) orchid fertilizer.
Thank you for all the wonderful tips! Do you happen to know if a Brita filter will work for watering Calathea? I'm currently just using distilled but I want to stop dragging back gallons from the store, especially as my collection expands.
@@archerwest this is the question I have been looking for an answer to!
@@archerwest I just boil my water, let it get cool and then water my plants (White Fusion included) with it
@@nacolejeffris5019 I started using a Brita filter for all my plants, not just calatheas, like two years ago, and it works like a charm for me. The tap water where I live is very hard and I've got to filter it.
Thanks I've watched many videos about Calethea. Only from you I got perfect answers. I killed my Calethea bec of misting.. now I know.. ur videos are helpful.
You are my absolute favorite plant guy! Your videos have helped turn my black thumb into a green thumb! So grateful for you and the knowledge you share!
Are these similar to maranta's care for? I just added one to my collection today, but it seems you don't have a video for them yet. It seems they are both part of the Marantaceae family, but wondering if there are differences in their care?
Probably the best video on calatheas that I've seen 👏👏
just got my first Calathea! super excited to watch it grow :)
Such a lovely video....
Tons of knowledge....
I puchased one calathea plant and its already losing its leaves....
Just one left... now its a challenge for me to save it...
Hello.. I am watching your videos from the Philippines. You are brilliant, I like the way how you teach caring for the plants. Amazing, it's basically really really hot in the Philippines so I most of the time move my Calathea plants to a bit of shed and windy place. I noticed some brown leaves on one of my calathea so I got a bit worried. I hope it will still do well.
Here in Perth, west Australia, my many varieties of calathae in the garden are in a position at the front borders, so larger plants shade them. I also have many in pots with a wick in to draw up the water as needed. On the patio, they get filtered light and thrive. The worst problem can be hot winds in summer, as we can get days over 40 d Celsius. Great advice, thanks.
Very interesting indeed!!!! Thanks for sharing so valuable information. Regards from Argentina.
Goodmorning! Thank you sir for sharing your Tips all your plants. I am Lotisvillarin Cebuanang Vlogger from Cebu, Philippines . Certified Plantita keepsafe!
Can you make a video with how to make different types of apparatus for plants to climb on.
Thank you for this informative and knowledgeable video. I purchased a calathea plant recently it’s already show signs of damage.
👍👍 Many thanks! The best video I've seen about calathea :)
Try self watering (hydro) stakes in the pots. it means that the plant only takes water as it needs it so impossible to overwater or underwater! Just make sure the container ( I use a large clear jar) holding the water is below the plant and not above or it will just soak the plant. You can use 1 container with multiple spikes for multiple plants and you only have to water the container. Great for hard to reach plants and works if you are away from home. Add extra diluted fertiliser to the water in the container and you don't need to worry about when to feed either! Made all the difference for my plants. Definitely worth a try...very cheap too. Jo
Thank you for this video! The common understanding that caring for calatheas is a nightmare had put me off of the idea of getting one. But after watching your video, I'm pretty sure that I could successfully keep one. :) Thanks again!
thank you so much for this Video !!! I love calathea's I have 5 different types in my home. this video taught me so much about them.
I bought the peacock calathea, it was a bad seller, all leaves fell off, only had 2 leaves, I was patient with it, repotted it after a week, watered once a week or even once every 8 days, placed it on south west window, about 5 inches away, and it blew up, from 2 leaves, I have a full plant now. Took about 6 months, but she is appreciative.