The Ultimate Calathea Care Guide // Calathea 101 // Rattlesnake plant, prayer plant
Channel: Growing Joy with Maria
Date: 12/03/2024

In this video, we have another diva plant to talk about—Calathea. With its beautiful large leaves and rich colors, Calathea is your ultimate statement plant. These plants love filtered water (yes, it's a Brita fan while I’m stuck with tap water). 

I will be sharing tips about their preferred watering, humidity, and light exposure. I'll also go over some common problems these plants have and how to fix them. 

And thanks to our sponsor, Proven Winners, we'll also explore the diverse range of Calathea varieties!

01:01 How do you pronounce Calathea?
02:22 Calathea as prayer plants 🙏
03:37 Understanding Calathea's natural habitat
04:57 Calathea Care #1: Light requirements
07:17 Calathea Care #2: Watering
08:48 Tools to help you measure soil moisture
09:58 Calathea enjoys filtered water!
10:38 Calathea Care #3: Humidity
12:49 Calathea Care: Fertilizing and troubleshooting
14:41 Thanks to our sponsor: Proven Winners
15:24 Exploring different varieties of Calathea
18:36 Which Calathea is your favorite?

Products Mentioned:
Monitor Brass Soil Probe - https://greeneryunlimited.co/products/brass-soil-probe
XLUX T10 Soil Moisture Sensor Meter - https://amzn.to/3v0HGiY
Hygrometer - https://amzn.to/49ESWAA

Other Resources:
Understanding Natural Light Worksheet - https://growingjoywithmaria.com/natural-light

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