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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

How to water calatheas correctly – and common errors to avoid

Watering calathea.

As a plant parent to multiple calatheas, it has taken me some time to master the skill of watering them. These demanding indoor plants are not for beginners wanting something more low-maintenance as they will quickly have a dramatic reaction to improper growing conditions.

When I first started out with my calatheas, I noticed the edges of the leaves start to curl if they had too much or too little water. Likewise, brown patches would appear on the beautiful patterned foliage, hindering their bold appearance. 

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