- Why do calathea leaves droop?
- A favorable location for the Korbmarante
- Proper watering of the calathea!
If the leaves of the calathea hang down, this is almost never due to a disease, but the houseplant is not properly cared for. Just as often, a bad location of the Korbmarante can lead to hanging leaves. This will prevent the Calathea from drooping its leaves.
Too much moisture can be the cause of calathea leaves drooping
Why do calathea leaves droop?
The calathea is a very demanding houseplant. Many species are grown primarily for their beautifully patterned leaves. However, the beauty quickly suffers when the leaves droop, discolor or curl.
There are many reasons for drooping calathea leaves. The following causes are possible:
- draft
- too sunny location
- too low humidity
- Root damage due to waterlogging
- too cool place
A favorable location for the Korbmarante
In terms of location, the calathea is particularly demanding. It doesn't like direct sunlight, and the humidity shouldn't be too low. She also doesn't like cold feet at all.
A very big problem when caring for the calathea is finding a location where it doesn't move. The Korbmarante does not tolerate draughts. She responds by letting the leaves droop.
Find a location that is protected from drafts and not directly sunny. You can even keep the calathea in a place that is too dark for most houseplants. In summer, temperatures should always be between 20 and 25 degrees. In winter they must not fall below 18 degrees.
Proper watering of the calathea!
The calathea is also squeamish when it comes to watering. It does not like waterlogging, but does not tolerate complete dryness either. She prefers it when the bale is always slightly damp.
The humidity must be relatively high. This is often a problem, especially in winter, which can be solved by setting up bowls of water and spraying the leaves frequently.
Calcareous water is harmful and can also cause the leaves to curl up. Use rainwater whenever possible.
tips
If the leaves of the calathea turn yellow, this is a sign of over-fertilization. You should then repot the basket marante immediately and limit the amount of fertilizer in the future. After transplanting, you must not fertilize them at all for several weeks.