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Posted By: DowntoEarth Anyone grow Calathea? - February 22nd, 2007 at 04:07 AM
I think some of the leaves of these plants are beautiful, so many patterns! I'm thinking of getting one maybe, but I don't know very much about them.

Any advise on growing them inside would be appreciated!
Thank you!

wavey
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Anyone grow Calathea? - February 23rd, 2007 at 01:59 AM
i have one that i've had a year, and the only thing i would tell you for sure is that you need to keep it evenly moist.
Posted By: DowntoEarth Re: Anyone grow Calathea? - February 23rd, 2007 at 03:50 AM
Thanks for the watering tip Jiffy!

Does the low humidity burn the leaf tips up at all on yours, like what can happen to many prayer plants?
That's the reason I stopped buying them, although I still like them....

Do you happen to have a picture of your Calathea?

Thanks again!
grinnnn
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Anyone grow Calathea? - February 24th, 2007 at 03:06 AM
i don't have a pic. and yes, low humidity will burn them, just like prayer plants. they are a lot alike.

that is one reason i like my calathea!
Posted By: DowntoEarth Re: Anyone grow Calathea? - February 24th, 2007 at 04:09 AM
Thank you!
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