Help me keep this beauty happy!
This is Moira, who I received for Christmas to replace the late Keanu Leaves, my previous rattlesnake who was beautiful, happy and healthy… until one day he wasn’t, and I couldn’t bring him back. It was quite tragic, actually. RIP Keanu 😢
So anyway, this beauty is even more mesmerizing than photos give her justice for (those leaves 😍) and she’s SO rewarding to care for—I’ve never seen such a happy plant! 🤩
She’s been steadily growing (and thriving!) since Christmas, so why is she hanging out like this during the day now? I’m thinking (and low key terrified) that maybe it’s getting too crowded in there and I should repot? I could really use some pointers! I reeeally want this to become “my thing” but my credibility is shook! 😬😂
Give me all your tips, tricks, advice and suggestions, friends and fellow calathea enthusiasts!
☮️💚🪷 #CalatheaCrew #GregGang #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #plantfriendsarethebestfriends
So anyway, this beauty is even more mesmerizing than photos give her justice for (those leaves 😍) and she’s SO rewarding to care for—I’ve never seen such a happy plant! 🤩
She’s been steadily growing (and thriving!) since Christmas, so why is she hanging out like this during the day now? I’m thinking (and low key terrified) that maybe it’s getting too crowded in there and I should repot? I could really use some pointers! I reeeally want this to become “my thing” but my credibility is shook! 😬😂
Give me all your tips, tricks, advice and suggestions, friends and fellow calathea enthusiasts!
☮️💚🪷 #CalatheaCrew #GregGang #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #plantfriendsarethebestfriends
3ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 weeks ago
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@Crabbtacular mine does, but it has never completely inverted like the leaves on the far sides. Does that make sense?
@WildNorth you photos look like mine does in the middle of the day too so if someone says it’s wrong I’d love to know!
@Crabbtacular oh she’s still absolutely stunning! I don’t think either of us are doing anything wrong! I’m wondering if she wants more room to grow! 💚
@WildNorth if you find that’s the case please tell me 🫶
As for tips I’ve been using filtered water and also taking him to the bathroom with me when I shower for some humidity ☺️
As for tips I’ve been using filtered water and also taking him to the bathroom with me when I shower for some humidity ☺️
Completely normal for the leaves to move, that's one of the things that's so cool about Calatheas!! They spread out during the day, and close up, or "pray" at night. That's why some call them "Prayer Plants." WHY they do this, I am not sure, but it means your plant is healthy. Do keep using distilled water, that'll help keep brown spots away. If you're wondering if you need a repot, try to look if you can see any roots poking through the holes in the bottom of the pot. If you do, it's definitely time for a repot!
@Crabbtacular @JesssJungle @LavenderFeilds hey guys, sad update: she didn’t make it long after this post 😖
I think I should’ve repotted it when I noticed the leaves trying to spread out and find room to grow (to the point of that total inversion / droopy form the outside leaves began to take during the day)—she was asking for her space and, like every Drama Queen calathea I’ve had, didn’t respond well when she didn’t get her way…
But because I’m a total sucker for beautiful divas (…plants, that is) I’m planning my next 🤷🏻♀️
Lesson learned! Thank you, friends 💚
I think I should’ve repotted it when I noticed the leaves trying to spread out and find room to grow (to the point of that total inversion / droopy form the outside leaves began to take during the day)—she was asking for her space and, like every Drama Queen calathea I’ve had, didn’t respond well when she didn’t get her way…
But because I’m a total sucker for beautiful divas (…plants, that is) I’m planning my next 🤷🏻♀️
Lesson learned! Thank you, friends 💚
@WildNorth : Oh no! Yeah my Queen died after I repoted her.
I had her for 3 years. I was surprised that I kept her alive for that long.
I had her for 3 years. I was surprised that I kept her alive for that long.
@LavenderFeilds IKR! Congrats on that accomplishment! Because I know damn well that if I had gone with my gut and repotted her, she likely would’ve been equally traumatized and died anyway 😣
I used to joke that the plant will have to sell with the house because all hell breaks loose as soon as it’s been ever so slightly disturbed… hey, at least we solved one problem!! 😅
I used to joke that the plant will have to sell with the house because all hell breaks loose as soon as it’s been ever so slightly disturbed… hey, at least we solved one problem!! 😅