Calathea fasciata
5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
About Calathea fasciata
Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴
Taxonomy
Goeppertia fasciata
Goeppertia
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
Also known as
calathea rotundifolia
How to care for Calathea fasciata
How often to water your Calathea fasciata
every 9
Calathea fasciata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Calathea fasciata in your home
a window
Calathea fasciata may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Calathea fasciata
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Calathea fasciata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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This plant is drying up. I water it on schedule. What am I doing wrong?? #PinstripePlant
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Just look at this beast. I cannot beleve this was that struggeling little thing just a while back... She is now too big to get a good picture of😅 🤩 #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #calatheacrew #pinstripecalathea #adhdplantlovers #plantaddict
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So I repotted my calathea about 5 days ago, the first photo is about a day after and the second photo is today, can anyone please tell me what is going on and is there anything I can do to help it? #RoseCalathea
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Leaves are more pale green than usual #PrayerPlant
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What’s wrong with my plant?
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Brown spots on leaves
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I’ve heard these plants are hard to maintain. Any tips? :)
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I move my plant away from the direct sun,wash out the soil, change the soil, use bottled water, I get growth, and the leaves still turn crispy. HELP!!!!!
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??? You guys please help with my Rattlesnake Calathea. Her name is Regina (yes from Mean Girls) and she’s trying to kill herself. What am I doing wrong? She is never over/under watered, she’s in no harsh sunlight, and she literally lives in Tennessee so humidity isn’t a problem. Help?
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Leaves are starting to brown on edges. Any ideas why? #RoseCalathea
Care Summary for Calathea fasciata
Calathea fasciata
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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