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Calathea orbifolia leavings drooping

Jocelynng00Jocelynng00 Posts: 2
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I have had this calathea for almost 6 months now. It was not smooth sailing for a very long time, but it is doing much better now. Recently, it grew 6 new leaves and there are 2 more growing out!
My home now is usually between 23-27°C, humidity around 30%, I water every few days (soil wet in between waterings, but plant does not sit in water), and mist the leaves everyday or every other day. 
I have tried to figure out why the leaves point downward / curl inward / drooping, rather than bring more upright. Appreciate any suggestions and tips 😁

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I've not had much success with Calatheas, but have a look at the care info. here https://hortology.co.uk/products/calathea-orbifolia-houseplants and see if it helps. In particular it says temperature 18-23 deg.C and damp not wet between waterings, so you could start with those and see if it helps.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Jocelynng00Jocelynng00 Posts: 2
    Thanks Jenny, maybe the room temperature is an issue and i will try to move it to a cooler section of the flat ☺️
    I meant to say the soil is lightly damp in between waterings, not wet. 
  • scottburleyavLrpICPg_scottburleyavLrpICPg_ Posts: 1
    Hi Jocelynng00

    Did you manage to perk up your Calathea leaves? 

    Kind regards 
    Scott
  • Balgay.HillBalgay.Hill Posts: 1,089
    Old thread, but 30% humidity is too low.
    Sunny Dundee
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