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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Gynelle Leon

Houseplant clinic: Help! My calathea is so temperamental

Calathea makoyana

What’s the problem?
My calathea seems unhappy no matter what I do.

Diagnosis
Calatheas, now reclassified as Goeppertia and commonly called prayer plants, are known as the drama queens of the plant world. They’re native to tropical rainforests and require our home environments to mimic these to survive. This means they prefer consistent humidity, warm temperatures and filtered light. Common issues arise from low humidity, dry soil or tap water containing salts and chemicals. They’re also sensitive to drafts, sudden temperature changes and direct sunlight.

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