If your Calathea has gone limp, treat it this way and the plant will stand upright with leaves shining green

The leaves of Calathea are very beautiful, making it an excellent foliage plant, and it has many varieties, such as: Peacock Plant, Calathea picturata, Calathea roseopicta, etc., with dense branches and leaves, a full rounded shape, and glossy deep green leaf surfaces. Placed in the living room, study, etc., it looks especially beautiful and elegant, very pleasing to look at, and is much loved by flower enthusiasts.

The care of Calathea still requires fairly close attention, especially in the current weather, which can easily make Calathea go limp. So when caring for it, do these few things well so it can grow upright and tall, with leaves that shine green.

1. Light

Calathea is an epiphytic plant and likes a semi-shaded environment, so it does not need too much light. As summer approaches, be careful to shade it and avoid direct sunlight, which will make the leaves soft and limp, and even scorch it. Being able to receive some scattered light is enough for it to grow very well.

2. Watering

Calathea is very sensitive to water, so pay special attention every time you water. There must be no standing water in the pot, otherwise it can easily cause root rot, and it is very hard to recover from that. You can water thoroughly when the soil shows signs of drying and cracking. At the same time, it is also afraid of dryness, so normally spray some moisture onto its leaves and the surrounding area to keep it humid, otherwise the leaf tips will turn yellow.

3. Fertilizing

The root system of Calathea is very sensitive to fertilizer. Do not give it highly concentrated fertilizer, and do not fertilize too frequently, otherwise there will be signs of root burn. It relatively prefers phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which can make its leaves more glossy and deep green. During the growing season, it can be mixed with nitrogen fertilizer at a 2:1 ratio, dissolved in clean water, and then poured into the potting soil.

4. Preventing pests and diseases

Spring and summer are also the peak periods for pests and diseases. Normally, take certain preventive measures for it. You can mix fermented orange peel solution with water at 1:1000, then pour it into a spray bottle and spray the leaves, once every ten days, which can effectively prevent red spider mites, scale insects, etc.

That is all for the care of Calathea. If flower enthusiasts have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. If you want to learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Huajianke!