Hello everyone! I was gifted this cutie for Christmas 🎁. ...
12ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 5 days ago
15
@Azplantchic is correct, it is a Rattlesnake 😊 Aka the Goeppertia Insignis / Lancifolia🪴 Very pretty and very lively😊, but can be dramatic for sure!
Definitely a Rattlesnake Calathea lol!! For me quality of water was the biggest deal with Calathea. They are sensitive to chlorine and fluoride in tap water. Rainwater is best. If you can’t capture rainwater then distilled water from the market is good. You can reserve it for your more sensitive plants. If you can’t do either then know that it’s Chlorine and fluoride that can cause the leaf edges to turn brown and crispy. You can get rid of the chlorine in a few ways, boil your water for 15 minutes then let it come to room temperature, or fill a jug/bucket with water and let it sit out for 24 hours, or use dechlorinating drops like for fish tanks. I just learned that some cities use chloramine, not chlorine, which can’t be removed in any of these ways so best to check with your municipality to see what they use. I believe it’s posted on line. Hard water is about mineral content and that can’t be boiled or filtered out completely. Most plants will tolerate it for a while but it’s the salt buildup that causes problems with leaves and growth. I use filtered water from my fridge, letting it sit for 24 hours before use. But I don’t have Calathea any longer. They were too sensitive for me. If you end up using plain tap water you’ll need to flush the salts out of the soil every couple of months by deep watering. Otherwise keep it moist but never soggy, medium light, humidity high but don’t mist, inspect for pests regularly, and always compliment her, never ever talk 💩 about her in front of her. She will retaliate 😆 😝 😂
@Azplantchic @WellknownBeans @MockingJay
Woops!
I knew that I should have waited until I had my coffee ☕ earlier this morning before I posted!
Thinking that you looked at both of my posts?
Anyway, I somehow switched the plant tags 🙆😳🤯 and it seemed to confuse mostly me 😂
Thanks so much for answering so quickly and setting things straight!
In the middle of the night I passed by him and his leaves were straight up. This morning, they were down, as usual. As you said... that's one unique little fellow and am so glad he's joined our camp.
Do you know how to change a plant's species name in my Oasis?
Woops!
I knew that I should have waited until I had my coffee ☕ earlier this morning before I posted!
Thinking that you looked at both of my posts?
Anyway, I somehow switched the plant tags 🙆😳🤯 and it seemed to confuse mostly me 😂
Thanks so much for answering so quickly and setting things straight!
In the middle of the night I passed by him and his leaves were straight up. This morning, they were down, as usual. As you said... that's one unique little fellow and am so glad he's joined our camp.
Do you know how to change a plant's species name in my Oasis?
@CutePolypremum you can go to the plant card, hit edit at the top right, and then hit the plant type to manually enter your plant species.
@MariansOasis
Hi Marian!
Your answer just popped up and I have to thank you for some chuckles while reading it... Will remember to bow down in front of him every time while passing by, which will be a LOT as he's right on the pathway to the kitchen and other parts of the apartment.
Come to think of it, 🤔 I seem to remember a tiny voice saying: "Put me here"...
Definitely, will never ever talk 💩 or any other nasties about him and will beatup the first person who ever attempts to do so 😜.
Ok... getting on to the water thing. I have my own distiller and make my own water. It's used in the humidifier, plants, and even coffee maker!
During this winter, I use it mostly everyday. My big humidifier uses the bulk of it because of our heating system. This awesome humidifier can hold up to 3 gallons of water at a time.
Hope you have a lovely day!
Hi Marian!
Your answer just popped up and I have to thank you for some chuckles while reading it... Will remember to bow down in front of him every time while passing by, which will be a LOT as he's right on the pathway to the kitchen and other parts of the apartment.
Come to think of it, 🤔 I seem to remember a tiny voice saying: "Put me here"...
Definitely, will never ever talk 💩 or any other nasties about him and will beatup the first person who ever attempts to do so 😜.
Ok... getting on to the water thing. I have my own distiller and make my own water. It's used in the humidifier, plants, and even coffee maker!
During this winter, I use it mostly everyday. My big humidifier uses the bulk of it because of our heating system. This awesome humidifier can hold up to 3 gallons of water at a time.
Hope you have a lovely day!
@CutePolypremum lol you know I thought when I saw your post, usually Joanie’s more savvy and experienced than that! lol😝😜🤪. Anyway glad you got a chuckle!
@MariansOasis
Oh honey.
Everything I've learned and everything I'm learning is from the wonderful Greg community, plus from my own plants 🪴.
No one is right all the time and what works for one plant might not work for someone else's plant, simply because they might live in a totally different environment.
Just cause I have a check still means things have to be researched.
You cutie patootie...you just keep on replying, posting, and answering as much as you feel like!
No one is judged here and....it REALLY is sooooo awesome that you put your 2 cents in because you have a wonderful sense of humor and we all could use some more of that in our lives.
I'm remembering a lot more of what you were joking about than the water thing and really appreciate your watering suggestions too!
Sending you a big air hug 🫂 🤗
Joanie
Oh honey.
Everything I've learned and everything I'm learning is from the wonderful Greg community, plus from my own plants 🪴.
No one is right all the time and what works for one plant might not work for someone else's plant, simply because they might live in a totally different environment.
Just cause I have a check still means things have to be researched.
You cutie patootie...you just keep on replying, posting, and answering as much as you feel like!
No one is judged here and....it REALLY is sooooo awesome that you put your 2 cents in because you have a wonderful sense of humor and we all could use some more of that in our lives.
I'm remembering a lot more of what you were joking about than the water thing and really appreciate your watering suggestions too!
Sending you a big air hug 🫂 🤗
Joanie
@MariansOasis well that explains mine, or what's left of them 😂. They must have heard me, those shifty calatheas 👀
@cutepolypremum you wouldn't believe how many times I've written that exact phrase recently Joanie! 😂 That there's no "plant police" and that what works great for me may not be the best way for you (and, especially to newbies, to avoid people who tell you there's ABSOLUTELY ONLY ONE way to do things! Lol) In plants as in life! 🤣 xx
@SteffyHazPlants
You best keep those comments to yourself, young lady, as you walk by their Royal Highnesses!
When I was entering my bad boy in my Oasis, it read something like: "Plant care...hard". I thought that the person who gifted this rattlesnake liked me.
The word "rattlesnake" creeps me out.
Many lifetimes ago, we lived deep in the hills of Sonoma, California, at a place named Rattlesnake Creek.
You best keep those comments to yourself, young lady, as you walk by their Royal Highnesses!
When I was entering my bad boy in my Oasis, it read something like: "Plant care...hard". I thought that the person who gifted this rattlesnake liked me.
The word "rattlesnake" creeps me out.
Many lifetimes ago, we lived deep in the hills of Sonoma, California, at a place named Rattlesnake Creek.