I have been stalking (pun now intended) this Reddit for far too long and I went and got one finally! Any advice???? 🌱she’s drooping a bit, a little yellowing. I know this a calathea but how do I tell what kind?? TIA
by lildoinkie
I have been stalking (pun now intended) this Reddit for far too long and I went and got one finally! Any advice???? 🌱she’s drooping a bit, a little yellowing. I know this a calathea but how do I tell what kind?? TIA
by lildoinkie
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No worries, that frowning cat has a plan to take care of your plant! 😁
No advice but damn did that plant kill your cat’s mother or something?
Your cat looks thrilled lol
OMG your cat is screaming at the new plant 😂 Is that a Calathea?? Cute!
…and looking at your cat you’ll soon have no plant lol what did the plant do to your cat??
R.I.P
Calathea
2026-2026.
You win. You knew what you were doing posting this.
OMG your cat screaming in the background is everything 😂 congrats on the new plant tho! Thats a pretty Calathea or something similar right?
Time for the holy water!!
In b4 “what is wrong with my plant” post next week
Edit: due to cat, I fully trust your plant-care capabilities, OP
You chose one of the most challenging plant. Beautiful: yes but super hard to keep alive, so don’t feel discouraged.
I love your cat.
I think it’s indeed picturata or corona, they’re really similar. Calatheas will get droopy and throw a fit after a change of environment + repotting, give her a few days. They need well draining soil, I used specialized calathea/maranta mix. Humidity should be above 40%, don’t mist the leaves, water with distilled/rainwater only as calatheas are sensitive to certain minerals in tap water, better to underwater her than overwater. I’m not sure about picturata/corona light requirements, but mine (lancifolia, roseopicta and something that may or may not be white fusion) all like indirect but bright light.
And those yellowing leaves might be an aftermath of wrong care in the shop. If it worsens and she gets crispier/more sad/more yellow with time, then it’s time to worry.
Ohhh spicy kitty!!!
Calatheas are drama queens. Give her a week to acclimate and don’t repot yet. They also love humidity. So if you live in a drier climate misting her with a spray bottle or having a humidifier nearby is key. They also prefer filtered water.