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Calathea Care And 9 Stunning Varieties - How Not To Kill Your Houseplants
This video will help you keep your Calatheas thriving and show you how to avoid brown leaf edges, yellow leaves, overwatering, and all the common problems.
I cover all aspects of care, including soil, watering, humidity, fertilizing, repotting, propagating, etc. Now officially known as Goeppertia, Calatheas are such beautiful houseplants but do require a bit more attention to keep looking well.
I also show 9 different Calatheas I have in my collection, to help illustrate some of the different aspects of care.
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7 Winter Houseplant Care Tips To Keep Your Plants Thriving
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This video shares my top tips for keeping your houseplants healthy through the winter. I cover the best ways to prevent yellow leaves and struggling houseplants during the long days of winter. Thanks for watching.
I Rescued My Overwatered Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) - Symptoms And Solutions
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I've got two Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plants) in the same room, and they're being given the same care. One got root rot from overwatering, while the other is thriving. Find out why, learn the symptoms to watch out for, and discover how I saved my plant. This video covers everything you need to know to spot signs of overwatering in your houseplants and how you can prevent it by making a ...
Calathea Jungle Velvet Care - Essential Tips For Growing A Stunning Calathea warscewiczii.
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Learn how to care for Calathea warscewiczii and keep this stunning, but temperamental houseplant happy. Also commonly known as Calathea Jungle Velvet, and now officially Goeppertia warszewiczii. This is the most beautiful Calathea I know, but it is every bit as temperamental as it is beautiful. This video discusses all aspects of care, as well as discussing most of the common problems and how t...
Clusia Rosea Care - Essential Tips For Growing An Autograph Tree
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Complete guide to caring for Clusia rosea houseplants. I cover all aspects of houseplant care in this video, to help you keep your Autograph Tree thriving. I also cover some of the most common problems and how you can prevent and fix these. Thanks for watching :) If you'd like to learn more, you can read this article on my website about Clusia rosea care; smartgardenguide.com/clusia-rosea-care-...
Stromanthe Triostar Care - Complete Guide To Growing Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'
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Learn how to care for Stromanthe Triostar. Also commonly sold as Calathea Triostar, this beautiful houseplant is one of my favorites, with stunning foliage that few other indoor plants can match. While not an easy houseplant, it has many of the same care requirements as other Stromanthe, Calathea, Maranta, and Ctenathe houseplants. It needs continually moist soil, high humidity, and moderate, i...
How To Water Houseplants - And 9 Mistakes To Avoid
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Watering is one of the most difficult aspects of houseplant care to get right and is the most common reason why people run into problems with their plants. This video covers how I water my houseplants to keep them thriving and healthy. I also cover 9 of the most common mistakes people make when watering houseplants, and how to avoid them. Watering indoor plants is a bit of an art that takes a c...
7 Ways To Fix Curling Leaves On Your Pilea Peperomioides (Chinese Money Plant)
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Curling leaves are a really common issue with Pilea peperomioides houseplants. Most people love these plants for their round, flat leaves, and it can be disappointing to see the leaves curling. There are a lot of conflicting opinions about what causes curled leaves. I share my experiences of growing this plant, my thoughts on why they get curled leaves, and how to fix each problem. Hopefully, y...
Cast Iron Plant Care And Problem Solving - The Perfect Low Light Houseplant
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Enjoy this guide to keeping your Cast Iron Plant (aspidistra elatior) healthy. This video discusses how to provide perfect care conditions for this houseplant. I also go through some of the common problems and how to fix them. Learn about lighting, soil, watering, temperatures, repotting, and propagation of this fantastic low light houseplant. My own plant hasn't been kept in perfect conditions...
How To Fix Brown Leaves On Houseplants - Step By Step Guide
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This video will help you fix brown leaves on your houseplants and keep your plants looking great. I discuss how you can find out why your houseplants are getting brown leaf tips, leaf edges, or brown spots, and take easy steps to get your plant back in perfect health. Brown leaves can be caused by many different things including problems with watering, humidity, lighting, temperature, fertilizi...
Kentia Palm Care Made Easy (Essential Tips For A Healthy Plant)
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How I keep my Kentia Palm healthy and looking great. This video covers all aspects of Kentia Palm care to help you avoid problems when looking after your plant. Kentia Palms (Howea Forsteriana) are my favorite palm houseplants, and they're not too difficult to look after. There are just a few important things to get right and your Kentia Palm will look great for years to come. Please share your...
Nerve Plant Care - Complete Guide To Growing Fittonia Houseplants
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This video covers all aspects of Nerve Plant care to help you keep this beautiful houseplant thriving. I cover the essentials of lighting, watering, and humidity, as well as all other aspects of houseplant care. I also discuss how Fittonia plants were discovered and the interesting story of how they got their name. Please see my written guide to Nerve Plant care here; smartgardenguide.com/nerve...
Begonia Rex Care (Don't Make These Mistakes!)
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Complete guide to Begonia Rex care. I share my experience of growing Begonia Rex houseplants, including a near disaster with the most beautiful Begonia Rex I've ever seen. This video discusses all aspects of houseplant care to keep your Begonia Rex healthy and happy year after year.
Pilea Peperomioides Propagation (And The Secret Of Single Leaf Propagation)
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Learn how to propagate Pilea peperomioides offsets and stem cuttings in soil and water, as well as the secret to successfully propagating Pilea peperomioides from a single leaf. Also known as the Chinese Money Plant, UFO Plant, Pancake Plant, Friendship Plant, And the Pass-It-On Plant, I cover how to multiply this beautiful houseplant easily.
15 Beautiful Houseplants For Beginners (Stunning Indoor Plants Anyone Can Grow!)
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15 Beautiful Houseplants For Beginners (Stunning Indoor Plants Anyone Can Grow!)
Calathea Orbifolia - Essential Care Tips You Need To Know
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Calathea Orbifolia - Essential Care Tips You Need To Know
Oxalis Triangularis Houseplant Care (Purple Shamrock) - This Easy Care Indoor Plant Has Everything!
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Oxalis Triangularis Houseplant Care (Purple Shamrock) - This Easy Care Indoor Plant Has Everything!
Is Your Snake Plant Dying? Top 3 Ways To Save Your Snake Plant - Snake Plant Care 🌿
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Is Your Snake Plant Dying? Top 3 Ways To Save Your Snake Plant - Snake Plant Care 🌿
How To Care For Flaming Katy Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana
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How To Care For Flaming Katy Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana
Why Are My Orchid Leaves Splitting? (And How To Prevent It)
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Why Are My Orchid Leaves Splitting? (And How To Prevent It)
Should You Mist Your Orchids? 3 Reasons why you should and 6 reasons you shouldn't
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Should You Mist Your Orchids? 3 Reasons why you should and 6 reasons you shouldn't
Do You Trim Orchid Stems?
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Do You Trim Orchid Stems?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @sandyloyst1811
    @sandyloyst1811 День тому

    Mine got all dried up to fast and now I'm trying to save it. Peace.

  • @lvlc5
    @lvlc5 8 днів тому

    She is my nemesis.. I gave up... Might give it a final try...

  • @import2209
    @import2209 9 днів тому

    How do you deal with pest ? They’re magnets for spider mites

  • @user-uj9wv5wy4z
    @user-uj9wv5wy4z 9 днів тому

    😢my plant leaves r curled up thin 😢I watered it ? Help me please😢...

  • @DeniseBartram
    @DeniseBartram 11 днів тому

    How do you stop Calathea growing so large? Can you prune them?

  • @lordpurchase9189
    @lordpurchase9189 15 днів тому

    When talking about low light or lighting in general its pointless without measuring the light in Lux or Lumens.

  • @sandyloyst1811
    @sandyloyst1811 17 днів тому

    I love your voice. Hello, I will be picking mine up June 15/24 I think he is about 19 inches tall in a good filled 6 inch pot. Thanks for the information. Love and Peace.

  • @LikaPyramid
    @LikaPyramid 28 днів тому

    Do big Kentia Plants grow a lot of roots and do the roots grow fast?

  • @joanneyeomans6294
    @joanneyeomans6294 Місяць тому

    Would a cactus soil mix or aroid mix be good please?

  • @PaulH-hl5hw
    @PaulH-hl5hw Місяць тому

    First bought small one of these in 1977 as 14yold budding gardener. only recently bought another..

  • @uraniakusk593
    @uraniakusk593 Місяць тому

    Please help!!!! I have a calathea warscewiczii, which I loved it and now I hate it. I try to keep up with it's needs, but despite some of the brown cripsy edges, I have gain a lot of new leaves, my problem is that it was already tall when I bought it, but now it is very crowded at the top, which makes the light distribution hard but also ugly. How can I somehow shorten it? I don't want to throw it away but I don't like to see her like that.

  • @angelasecchi2220
    @angelasecchi2220 Місяць тому

    This is the most informative video for this plant. I've essentially gone by all of the recommendations here and my plant has thrived. Seriously, humidity is key, and don't touch the roots when repotting! I did mess with the roots when I repotted in August of 2023, and it took until about April of 2024 for the plant to finally stop looking like it was ill. I call it my drama plant, but in reality she's been really easy bc this plant never misses a moment to tell me something's wrong. She is plant zero for mites. They love the delicate velvet leaves so much. Mine is treated with a pesticide I put in the soil, and if I see mites i apply weekly neem oil spray downs for 8 weeks.

  • @JohnHeng-wh4uh
    @JohnHeng-wh4uh Місяць тому

    From now on I'm just gonna call it calathea Charli XCX

  • @beatricereeves6653
    @beatricereeves6653 Місяць тому

    It hates tap water!!!

  • @Alien2799
    @Alien2799 Місяць тому

    Great choices! Why did you say that snake plant you water once a month in summer but every 6 weeks in winter? Isn't it drier in winter therefore the plants need to be watered more frequently? Thank you

  • @Alien2799
    @Alien2799 Місяць тому

    Great tips. Thank you I have always thought that it is better to water the plants where they are instead of taking them to the kitchen back and forth which I understand can upset them. So what do you think of watering where they are? Just put water in the tray that they are resting on.

  • @MoralesCorner
    @MoralesCorner 2 місяці тому

    Cant believe you grew one of these over at the UK. Plants are truly amazing indeed

  • @kavitajain8295
    @kavitajain8295 2 місяці тому

    Such nonstop nonsense

  • @chickennuggets9480
    @chickennuggets9480 2 місяці тому

    Very pleasant video, could listen to it while doing other stuff without worrying about missing out on anything visual, and for such a strong accent it was very clear and easy to follow! 10/10 would watch again

  • @JanetBushart
    @JanetBushart 2 місяці тому

    😊 could you please send me an email on how to take care of my plant please.

  • @hjfusmc
    @hjfusmc 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this very informative and well produced video. I look forward to watching all of the content that you post.

  • @user-pt3hi3ky8b
    @user-pt3hi3ky8b 2 місяці тому

    Very helpful. Going to try this

  • @juliedaily2849
    @juliedaily2849 2 місяці тому

    What can I do to keep calathea leaves from curling? I have a humidifier, a moisture meter and watering meter. Should I repot it to see if they have root rot?

  • @alexandrakr8674
    @alexandrakr8674 2 місяці тому

    Hi , I would like to know how can I clean the leaves of this plant , it worries me , looks like a textile so I don’t want to ruin it , the little edges are slightly brown but just the little tip what could be the cause ? Thanks for the help.

  • @bailey2487
    @bailey2487 3 місяці тому

    Don't forget to play some Bob Marley for your plants!

  • @kellyharvey8114
    @kellyharvey8114 3 місяці тому

    I received this plant from a friend with no how too. I am a visual learner, you made it so easy to understand. thanks very much

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so very very much Andrew, I really really enjoyed listening to you and your knowledge and expertise is great. Please stay safe and well too. xxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

  • @stingk5295
    @stingk5295 3 місяці тому

    Now having Snake Plants in the House.

  • @ElizabethPino-nf3pf
    @ElizabethPino-nf3pf 3 місяці тому

    What does garlic so for the moth orchid do for it

  • @darrenheppel1264
    @darrenheppel1264 3 місяці тому

    These are Rex begonias, not begonia rex. Begonia rex is a species. Rex cultorum hybrids are hybrids with rex in them.

  • @MrStarofTruth
    @MrStarofTruth 3 місяці тому

    That man is from Northern Ireland...

  • @miss.understood1
    @miss.understood1 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for your time and effort 😊

  • @yolyrom7233
    @yolyrom7233 3 місяці тому

    Looks like a Peace Lily. Never heard of a Cast iron plant before. It’s really nice

  • @yolyrom7233
    @yolyrom7233 3 місяці тому

    I appreciate you telling the true experience of this particular plant. Thank you!

  • @NailsByAdanja
    @NailsByAdanja 3 місяці тому

    3:29 Wait a quarter of what? I don't understand! :(

  • @harpsussex
    @harpsussex 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much - as I rescued quite a large Monstera from the side of the road (poor thing just had a note on it saying 'free' and I felt the guilt of driving past so went back to get it!) A lot of its leaves were yellow and I dumped its soil got a really nice big grey pot for it (a clever plastic one whereby the water doesn't dribble out the bottom?), spoke to it (as you do) repotted it (normal compost though?) and hoped for the best. The leaves have done exactly what you've described here so I've hope that it'll survive. I did do the classic thing of thinking 'it needs more water' so I'll leave it alone for now!!! Great video :D

  • @kharismamessam
    @kharismamessam 4 місяці тому

    I have one that I bought from Lidl. It's a gorgeous little thing, and I bought it because I loved the name and the story behind it. However, I never put any of the vital research or time into it. I started studying Ag. at UCD, and thus have learned a little more about plants. It's doing really badly right now, so I'm hoping to kick the little fella back into shape. I of course need to change the pot because as per usual, Lidl sold it in a pot that was much too small. I think I may need to change the soil as well because root rot was instantly a problem.

    • @MagicBayWolf
      @MagicBayWolf Місяць тому

      I just bought mine today from lidl. Thanks for the heads up about the soil and pot.

    • @MagicBayWolf
      @MagicBayWolf Місяць тому

      If you have to be careful with the watering why can you grow it fully in water?

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much Andrew, I really really enjoyed watching you tell us all about Begonia Rex, I have a small one, that I picked up from Morisons, it was in a sorry state when I brought it, but it was going cheap too, now it’s thriving. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.

  • @nandomaguina590
    @nandomaguina590 4 місяці тому

    Can begonias be grown partially submerged just roots to a fish tank?!

  • @plainmom2
    @plainmom2 4 місяці тому

    New subscriber 🌱That’s what I need to remind myself is that I need to be patient with the traumatized plant with roots growing 😊

  • @BridgetKerr-rg3wk
    @BridgetKerr-rg3wk 4 місяці тому

    My husband took our palms outside for sun and scorched the leaves should I do as you say and leave entire frond until brown to the root? They just look so horrible … Is this the price we pay?

    • @greyLeicester
      @greyLeicester 3 місяці тому

      Same!😢

    • @MoralesCorner
      @MoralesCorner 2 місяці тому

      This plants don't tolerate direct sunlight. I had one before and I'd always trim the yellow leaves as soon as they appear. That one slowly died and it was really hard to get it to grow new leaves. Now I have a new one, I'm spraying water on it daily to keep it moisture and I'm leaving the yellow tips on. It seems to be doing fantastic this time. So I guess his advice of leaving the yellow leaves on up until they're brown makes sense cause the plant seems so be able to still use those for energy as he explained in the video

  • @Byrod1
    @Byrod1 4 місяці тому

    I agree with you , it's OK if plants are not perfect, they are not perfect in the wild either. Good helpful videos. Thank you.

  • @denisepatterson9473
    @denisepatterson9473 4 місяці тому

    Would you use a humidity tray with pebbles

  • @sandih8729
    @sandih8729 4 місяці тому

    So glad I saw your video. I now have a better understanding about the brown leaf tips. I ourchased mine online. It aaroved woth some leaves with brown tips and a couple of small curled, deep green leaves. Currently, still some brown leaf tips. The new growth looks fine. I guess ill just wait for new growth before removing leaves with brown tips. Or...can i cut them all off? Will new growth occur, or would cutting it back kill the plant entirely?

  • @irinad3865
    @irinad3865 4 місяці тому

    I don't know if it still matters but i'm going to share my experience with this Calathea. I've been into this very type of Calathea for over decade, have killed quite a few. I used to keep it in regular soil mix and used my fish tank water to water the plant. Sooner or later all of those passed, until the last one, which i kept struggling with.. But then, for some reason i had to leave the country for 4 months, My son was in charge of the plants and fish. To my surprise when i got back my Calathea looked amazing. Healthy leaves, not a single leaf was lost and the plant grew a couple more. I asked my son what he did. He said i was just following my scedule and filled the saucer with water two times a week. And here i was (mama is back) top watering it a again. Nearly immediately i got a couple of so familiar broun spots with yellow edges. Good that i made the connection and started bottom watering it again, and some short time later i put the plant on a wick. Since then, it's been about 3 or 4 years, My calathea grew and bloomed, produced healthy baby calatheas after the flowers were gone, i propagated it with those baby plants and by division. And even though the growths that bloomed and produced baby plants died off afterwards (after i cut the babies off) I still have that same Calathea and now keep growing one of her babies. So i have the mother and the baby plants. Also, i figure the water is crucial for this type of plants.. and i think if my water was "soft" enough top watering wouldn't do any harm. But so far it's just a hypothesis :)

  • @prettylagoon
    @prettylagoon 4 місяці тому

    I live in TEXAS. Is it too much with evening sun outside? Should I put inside instead?

  • @misslovely2882
    @misslovely2882 4 місяці тому

    I fert burned all my calatheas last year, so heart breaking watching all those leaves die off 😞

  • @daniellematthews976
    @daniellematthews976 4 місяці тому

    Great video, thanks! Question: Should I not mist my rex?

  • @solotraveller888
    @solotraveller888 5 місяців тому

    I didn’t understand what he’s saying .😭😂

  • @sherylalleman2659
    @sherylalleman2659 5 місяців тому

    Would a glass clock dome to add humidity to the Rex begonia be advised?