The care of the calathea is quite complex. She doesn't forgive even small care mistakes. Watering in particular can become a problem. How to properly water a wicker basket.
The right amount of water is essential for the basket marante to thrive
Water calathea properly - avoid leaf discoloration
If you don't water a calathea properly, it will show almost immediately. The plant reacts to too much or too little moisture with discolored or curling leaves.
When casting, the following points are particularly important:
- Avoid waterlogging
- Never let bales dry out
- use soft water
- water slightly warmed
- Spray leaves regularly
Always water so that the root ball is always slightly moist. However, waterlogging must not occur. Increase the humidity to prevent disease or pest infestations from developing.
tips
The Coriander is at home in the rainforest, where it hardly gets direct sunlight. If it is too sunny, it gets brown leaves. Find a partially shaded location.