Good evening #plantparents
#PinstripePlant I just bought this Punstripe Calathea. When I tried to water her, from the bottom nothing gets soaked up and from the top it runs right through. What should I do to help her out??
1ft to light, direct
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 week ago
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@Wallyswonder Welcome to the Greg community! Looking at the plants soil it looks extremely dense, meaning it’s not likely to absorb any water! Pinstripe Calathea plants need well-draining, loose soil that retains moisture. A peat-based mix with perlite or vermiculite works well. Soil ingredients
compost, pine bark, coco coir, worm castings, perlite, and sphagnum moss.
Soil pH
A pH level between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Use distilled, rainwater, or filtered tap water to avoid leaf browning
Repotting
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound
Use a slightly larger pot and fresh potting mix. Happy Growing!
compost, pine bark, coco coir, worm castings, perlite, and sphagnum moss.
Soil pH
A pH level between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Use distilled, rainwater, or filtered tap water to avoid leaf browning
Repotting
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound
Use a slightly larger pot and fresh potting mix. Happy Growing!