Calathea

Goeppertia (Calathea) and Maranta

Also called · Prayer plant · Maranta

Painted-looking leaves that fold up at night, which is why they are called prayer plants.

LightBright shade
WaterKeep it moist
WhereNear a bright window

Care tag · 07

“It hates dry air. Keep it away from the air-conditioning and near other plants.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade only. Direct sun fades the patterns and burns the leaves.
  2. 02

    Water

    Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy. Rainwater, filtered water or tap water left out overnight is best.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Potting soil that holds some moisture but still drains.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A weak feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Peat moss
    • Leafy plant fertiliser

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Crispy brown edges

    Dry air from the air-conditioning, or chemicals in tap water. Group it with other plants and use rain or filtered water.

  • Leaves curling in the day

    It is thirsty. Water it.

  • Leaves folding up at night

    Nothing to fix. It does this every evening.

Near a bright window

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