What to Do When Calathea lancifolia Leaves Curl? Causes and Solutions
What kind of plant is Calathea lancifolia? Quite a few flower enthusiasts keep one at home. But as you care for Calathea lancifolia, its leaves tend to curl, which affects its looks. So what should you do when Calathea lancifolia leaves curl?
1. What is Calathea lancifolia
Calathea lancifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant. Because the markings on its leaves look somewhat like a panda's eyes, it is named Calathea lancifolia (rattlesnake plant). It is a tropical plant, native to the Indian Ocean region and the Americas, and it is also highly ornamental, making it very suitable for people to keep indoors as a decorative accent plant
2. What to do when Calathea lancifolia leaves curl
1. Calathea lancifolia is neither cold-tolerant nor drought-tolerant, and it fears direct sunlight, so it cannot be placed under the sun to bake. Direct sunlight will scorch its leaves, and then localized scorched patches will appear around the edges of the leaves, new leaves will also have their growth stunted, and the leaf color will turn yellow. Therefore, in our daily growing, we must pay special attention to shading it from light. The shading from light mentioned here does not mean letting it get no sun at all. If the plant is kept in a shaded environment for a long time, it will cause the plant to grow weak, and the markings on some varieties will gradually fade and even disappear. So it is best to place it somewhere that can receive light but not so intense that it gets scorched.
2. The leaves of Calathea lancifolia are relatively large, so its water loss is also relatively fast. Therefore, we still have requirements for air humidity. It must have relatively high air humidity to grow more healthily. If the humidity in the air is not enough, its leaves will immediately show curling. Especially during the growth period of new leaves, we should mist its plant frequently. If the air becomes dry due to a lack of water, it will make it difficult for its new leaves to spread normally, the edges of the leaves will also turn scorched, and the leaves will grow small and without light.
Alright, that is what Tuliu.com editors have brought you on what to do when Calathea lancifolia leaves curl. We hope all you flower enthusiasts, after reading this, can make your Calathea lancifolia thrive. See you next time