{"id":100941,"date":"2026-03-13T11:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.kolibricompany.com\/calathea-care\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:30:27","slug":"calathea-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kolibricompany.com\/en\/calathea-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Calathea care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Calathea care<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Looking for a houseplant with unique leaf patterns and air-purifying properties? Then the Calathea is exactly what you’re looking for! This beautiful plant is a real eye-catcher in any interior. However, caring for a Calathea can be a bit more challenging than other plants. The Calathea reacts strongly to too much water and needs high humidity to flourish. Here we tell you everything you need to know about Calathea care, so you can fully enjoy this green plant in your home. Learn how to keep the special Calathea healthy and radiant with our extensive care tips! <\/p>

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How do you care for a Calathea?<\/strong> Grower Sabine knows all about it and shares all her care tips with you on this page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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DISCOVER CARE TIPS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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TIP |<\/strong> Go directly to:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Location & Temperature<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t
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Repotting<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Watering a Calathea<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Calathea is a beautiful plant that needs regular watering to stay healthy, but it’s important not to overdo it. Here are some guidelines to ensure your Calathea gets just the right amount of water. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We recommend twice a week. But always check ifthe soil is still moist. You do this by sticking your finger in the soil. Does the top layer of soil feel moist? Then it’s time for a little water. Not too much, otherwise you risk root rot. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How much water does a Calathea need?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Keep the soil slightly moist but not soggy. It’s important that the soil never dries out completely, but also doesn’t stay too wet, as this can cause root rot. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Location & temperature<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do you want your Calathea to flourish and maintain its beautiful leaf patterns? Then the right light and temperature conditions are also important. The Calathea, a tropical beauty, has specific requirements for its environment to stay healthy and radiant. Discover how to find the perfect balance to optimally care for this green plant in your home, so you can enjoy a healthy and vibrant plant. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Indirect light<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Calatheas thrive best in bright, indirect light. Place the plant near a window where plenty of light enters, but make sure the sun’s rays don’t hit the leaves directly. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves and cause brown edges. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Calatheas thrive best at a constant temperature between 18\u00b0C and 24\u00b0C. This reflects their natural environment in tropical rainforests. <\/p>

TIP |<\/strong> Keep your Calathea away from direct heat sources such as radiators, heaters, or fireplaces. Too much heat can dry out and burn the leaves. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Calathea is not known for exceptionally fast growth, but regular repotting is still important for several reasons. Here are some considerations why you should repot your Calathea every 1-2 years, even if it might not grow particularly fast. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To start repotting a Calathea, it’s best to use a pot that is 20% larger than the original pot. <\/p>

The best time to repot is during the growing season, usually in spring or early summer. This gives the plant the best chance to recover and adapt to the new pot. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is certainly useful to give a Calathea food to keep the plant healthy and lush. Over time, potting soil becomes depleted of essential nutrients needed for the growth and health of your Calathea. <\/p>

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Feeding helps to replenish these nutrients. Regular fertilization can promote the growth of new leaves and helps the plant to be more resilient against diseases and pests. A well-fed Calathea will produce more vibrant and healthy leaves, contributing to the overall aesthetic value of the plant. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Like many other houseplants, Calatheas can sometimes need some extra care and attention. Below are the most common problems and how to fix and prevent them. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If the leaves get brown edges, there’s a good chance your Calathea is getting too little water or the humidity is too low. You can fix this by regularly spraying the plant with a plant mister. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Curling leaves can indicate that your Calathea is too warm. Move the plant to a cooler spot or spray the leaves regularly. Sometimes curling leaves can also indicate an aphid infestation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Yellow leaves are sometimes a sign that old leaves are dying off to make room for new ones. However, yellow spots can also mean your Calathea is getting too much water or light. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If the leaves are hanging limp, your Calathea is probably thirsty. Give the plant some water and spray the leaves. If this doesn’t help, the plant might be in a spot that’s too dark. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Needs plenty of light,but no directsunlight<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Submerge in wateronce a week<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Idealtemperature 18to 22 degrees<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Only repot ifit grows out ofthe pot<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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