Spider mites are so tiny they can find their way indoors through wind or alongside new plants from the nursery or garden center. The pests feed on over 180 deciduous and evergreen plant species including … Read more
Brown edges and tips in your calathea can signify that your plant has water and humidity issues. However, water issues may not be the only reason why your plant is turning brown, so, it’s important … Read more
Maranta and calathea stem from the same family – Marantaceae – but there are significant differences between the two plants. Vendors often mislabel these plants in garden stores so it is easy to believe you … Read more
Calatheas occur in several variations. They are native to the tropical climates of Latin America and belong to the Marantaceae family. Therefore, their growth requires significant moisture. There are 60 species of calathea plants, including the C. … Read more
The calathea plant (prayer plant) should have vibrant leaves when happy. During the night, these leaves will appear to move upwards but during the day, they get lowered. This is a sign of a happy … Read more