The calathea is a non-toxic houseplant, but it does require a lot of care. The Korbmarante does not forgive mistakes in maintenance or an incorrectly chosen location. She reacts to this with leaves that roll up. How can you prevent calathea leaves from curling?

If not cared for correctly, the calathea will curl up the leaves

Causes of curling leaves of the Korbmarante

If you have made a mistake when caring for the calathea, you will find out quite quickly. The houseplant's leaves react almost immediately to improper conditions by curling, discoloring, or drooping. This also applies if the location of the calathea is unfavorable.

If the leaves curl up, this always indicates that the plant is missing something.

If the calathea raises its leaves in the evening, this is not a sign of care mistakes or a wrong location.

A wrong location

Various factors can be considered as causes. The calathea may be in a too sunny location. The plant, which originates from the South American rainforest, does not tolerate direct sun at all.

It also reacts to drafts by rolling up its leaves.

Mistakes in care lead to curling leaves of the Korbmarante

You can make a lot of mistakes when watering the Korbmarante. The substrate must always be slightly damp without waterlogging. If the leaves curl up, the calathea is probably lacking water. Water more often. Especially in winter you should increase the humidity by spraying the leaves and setting up bowls of water.

Only use low-lime water for watering. Rainwater is best. The water should be as lukewarm as possible.

Demands of the calathea on care and location

So that the leaves of the calathea do not curl up, turn brown or yellow or even droop, make sure that the care is right. You should also ensure a good location where the Korbmarante feels comfortable:

  • not too sunny location
  • no draft
  • never let it dry out
  • Avoid waterlogging
  • increase humidity
  • fertilize carefully

tips

The calathea tolerates pruning very well. Withered and dried leaves can be easily cut off. Shorten them as close to the base as possible.

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Indoor plants