The Calathea is a very popular houseplant. This houseplant is recognised by its unusual leaf markings. This houseplant is an enrichment to any interior. When you give this houseplant love, it will give it back. Place this houseplant in the right spot and it will regularly give beautiful new cuttings and leaves. It will do this mainly in spring and summer. In autumn and winter, it is less likely to give new leaves!
Calathea care
How do I make sure I can enjoy my Calathea for as long as possible? Besides giving it enough love, my Calathea should of course be watered and in the right place. Once you have mastered the care of the Calathea, you can enjoy the beautiful Calathea plant to the full. Should you want advice on care, we can always help you with this. Send us a Whatsapp to: +31 6 15300202 and we will help you further to find the perfect pot + plant for your space! To at least get you started, we have some care tips for the Calathea. This way, you can enjoy your Calathea for as long as possible!
Watering the Calathea
With Wickplants, this becomes much easier. How? With the unique watering system of Wickplants, your Calathea will never again get too much or too little water. The plant takes care of itself. The Calathea is equipped with a wick. When the houseplant is thirsty, it draws its water from the water reservoir by means of the wick. So you never have to worry about the Calathea needing more water in summer than in winter. All you have to do is refill the water reservoir. When should I refill the water reservoir? When the red bar in the water meter starts to drop, the water reservoir needs to be topped up. This way, your Calathea gets the right amount of water, which it decides for itself!
Location of Calathea
What else should I do to keep my Calathea beautiful for as long as possible? With Wickplants, the right position is very important to enjoy your new houseplant for a long time. Watering is a thing of the past, but it needs to be in the right spot. What is the right spot for my Calathea? The Calathea originally grows in the Amazon region in the shade of large trees and plants. This is why this houseplant likes to be in a shady spot. In the shade, the leaves become most beautiful and this houseplant will encourage new leaf designs. In daylight, the Calathea can also survive well, but make sure this houseplant does not catch too much light. If the Shade plant is placed in too bright a spot, the leaves will curl and turn crisp. A spot close to where the Calathea is not in too bright a spot will ensure that this houseplant stays at its most beautiful and gives lots of new leaves in spring and summer!
Calathea pruning
The Calathea is a houseplant that does not grow very large. But it does get fuller! As a result, you don't need to prune this houseplant because it grows too big. However, you can prune the Calathea to keep it beautiful. You can cut away the old leaves! Do this as close to the ground as possible. That way, your Calathea will not only look fresh, but it will also save a lot of energy. The ideal time to prune the Calathea is in spring or summer, when this houseplant has the most energy.
Feeding Calathea
The soil of the Calathea contains nutrients. After 15 weeks, the Strelitzia has often already used up these nutrients. After this period, the Calathea will enjoy getting some nutrition. Take care! Only give the Calathea some extra nutrition in spring and summer! In autumn and winter, the Calathea is in a dormant state. Then extra fertiliser can even be harmful for this houseplant. So only give the Calathea extra fertiliser in spring and summer!
Is the Calathea poisonous?
The Calathea is not poisonous. As a result, you don't need to worry with small children and pets. However, we do advise against consuming the shade plant. So the Calathea is the perfect houseplant for a slightly darker spot. And if you have small children and pets, the Calathea is absolutely perfect!
Types of Calatheas
What types of Calatheas does Wickplants have in its range? Wickplants offers the Calathea Bluegrass, Calathea Elgergrass, Calathea Leopardina, Calathea Maui Queen, Calathea Picturata and the Calathea Makoyana. These Calathea species are available in different heights!
Calathea Bluegrass
With its jagged edges, the Calathea Bluegrass is a true eye-catcher for every dark corner of your home. Did you know that the Calathea Bluegrass folds its leaves up at sunset? This looks like a praying hand, which is why the Calathea Bluegrass is also called the 'Prayer Plant'. With its multiple cuttings, this houseplant gives a great full look in any shady location. Care for the Calathea Bluegrass is the same as described above. Are you curious if the Calathea Bluegrass is a good houseplant for your space? Send us a Whatsapp to: +31 6 15300202 and we'll be happy to help you pick out the perfect houseplant!
Calathea Elgergrass
The Calathea Elgergrass, also known as the Calathea Rufibarba, with its jagged edges is a true eye-catcher for every dark corner in your home. The leaves of this houseplant turn dark green to light green. Did you know that the Calathea Elgergrass folds its leaves up at sunset? This looks like a praying hand, which is why the Calathea Elgergrass is also called the 'Prayer Plant'. With its multiple cuttings, this houseplant gives a great full look in any shady location. Care for the Calathea Elgergrass is the same as described above. Are you curious if the Calathea Elgergrass is a good houseplant for your space? Send us a Whatsapp to: +31 6 15300202 and we will be happy to help you pick out the perfect houseplant!
Calathea Leopardina
With its fresh-green leaves, the Calathea Leopardina is a true eye-catcher for every dark corner of your home. Did you know that the Calathea Leopardina folds its leaves upwards at sunset? This looks like a praying hand, which is why the Calathea Leopardina is also called the 'Prayer Plant'. With its multiple cuttings, this houseplant gives a great full look in any shady location. Care for the Calathea Leopardina is the same as described above. Are you curious if the Calathea Leopardina is a good houseplant for your space? Send us a Whatsapp to: +31 6 15300202 and we'll be happy to help you pick out the perfect houseplant!
Calathea Maui Queen
The Calathea Maui Queen is a true eye-catcher for any dark corner of your home with its beautiful leaf markings. Did you know that this special houseplant is a queen at purifying air? The Calathea Maui Queen folds its leaves up at sunset, resembling a praying hand. Because of this, the Calathea Maui Queen is also known as the 'Prayer Plant'. With its multiple cuttings, this houseplant gives a great full look in any shady location. Care for the Calathea Maui Queen is the same as described above. Are you curious if the Calathea Maui Queen is a good houseplant for your space? Send us a Whatsapp to: +31 6 15300202 and we'll be happy to help you pick out the perfect houseplant!
Calathea Picturata
With its dark green edges and light green interior, the Calathea Picturata is a true eye-catcher for every dark corner in your home. Did you know that the Calathea Picturata folds its leaves up at sunset? This looks like a praying hand, which is why the Calathea Picturata is also called the 'Prayer Plant'. With its multiple cuttings, this houseplant gives a great full look in any shady location. Care for the Calathea Picturata is the same as described above. Are you curious if the Calathea Picturata is a good houseplant for your space? Send us a Whatsapp to: +31 6 15300202 and we'll be happy to help you pick out the perfect houseplant!
Calathea Makoyana
With its beautiful leaf patterns, the Calathea Makoyana is a true eye-catcher for every dark corner of your home. Did you know that this special houseplant is also called the Peacock Plant? The Calathea Makoyana folds its leaves up at sunset, resembling a praying hand. Because of this, the Calathea Makoyana is also known as the 'Prayer Plant'. This houseplant then shows off its bordeaux-coloured underside. With its multiple cuttings, this houseplant gives a great full look in any shady location. Care for the Calathea Makoyana is the same as described above. Are you curious if the Calathea Makoyana is a good houseplant for your space? Send us a Whatsapp to: +31 6 15300202 and we'll be happy to help you pick out the perfect houseplant!
Buy Calathea at Wickplants
Are you looking for a Calathea that you can never water too much or too little again? Then you've come to the right place at Wickplants! Of course, you want a nice fresh Calathea. That's a good thing! We work directly with the best growers to guarantee the freshness of our houseplants. Wickplants strives to ship healthy and high-quality houseplants every day. So buy your Calathea easily through the Wickplants website! Buy your Calathea here and enjoy your new houseplant carefree, never over- or underwatered again thanks to Wickplants' unique watering system!