This is the best care info for this particular plant. I just purchased this one and the Rattlesnake due to their beauty. So far so good! Like your orchid behind you. Thank you!
Very helpful info on this plant. I got mine a few weeks ago & wasnt even sure what it was. It was reduced in price at the grocery store. I like to rescue plants & tag said calathea. Didnt specify which variety though. Your video helped me identify it. Mine is very very small. Thanks!
My Orbifolia was the 1st prayer plant I bought. The rest have died and or had mites to many times that I put in my compost. I do still have my 3 Marantas, so with the Orb. I find good enough with those plants. Will not by the other again after a year of struggling with them. As always I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
I always leave them in their nursery pots now & put them in an attractive cover pot. Wish I had started doing it years ago - much easier & better for my plants ✅
Don't buy mature plants buy small they can be more adjustable to your environment mature plants havent grow in ideal conditions which you can't replicate at home but smaller plants can adjust
Useful video thanks. But to be precise, fertilizer is not food for plants. Sugar created by the plant itself during photosynthesis is the food. Nutrients from the fertilizer only help the process, so they are like supplements.
for the tapwater problem I use Easy-life Aquamaker, which makes tap water fish-friendly by removing every heavy metal end chlorine it's safe for plants and u can even overdose it I use this in my Aquarium as well
@@HouseplantHacks aswell with humidifier at 50 % and my water treatment my plants doing so good I do 1/4 hydroponic on the bottom and on the top aswell
I'm a complete beginner, this is the first plant I've ever owned for myself. Within two weeks, the leafs started hanging more, and it's full of brown spots. I think the problem is that my house has huge double sides Windows, so the light, that's already pretty harsh, gets even more amplified. The only problem is that the rest of my house is almost completely dark. I don't have a humidifier, I don't know how much water it needs, I have no idea what type of soils there are. Thanks for making this video though. Since it's been in direct sunlight for way to long and only got a little bit of water, it's probably severaly dehydrated. I gave it alot of water and put it in the sink. I hope with a little less light and a little bit more water, it will get better
Sorry to hear that Deirdre, they are quite tricky plants to look after especially if you are new to houseplant keeping, you have done the right thing in watering it well and leaving it to drain out, it will appreciate the bright light but not on a window sill in the full sun, so if you can find a spot further back from the window it will enjoy all the bright light, just remember to check it regularly as it wont like drying out completely. Good luck.
It does need humidity they can survive @50 - 60%. At least mine has been. You can even grow them in Leca from what I’ve seen on The Leca Queen’s UA-cam channel. Jmo
Thank you soooo much for you tips, I was so happy to hear you tips because i also live in the uk y was worry that i was killing this beautifull plant but now i can understand a bit more about her. 🤔 to make long story short this beauty is diva 😎 well if my one died i will buy another one the same and will follow your tips 😉👍
I mist my orbafolia in the morning. I water with bottled water. Went by moisture meter reads three, I water it and I fertilize it once a month and I am still getting brown tips. I cut off the really bad looking leaves and they’re never yellow. I am thinking of giving this plant away and then buying a brand new one. My theory is when you buy your plant it should actually be perfect. It should not have brown leaves, spots or specs. So I am now thinking that if I don’t buy a perfect plant, it will never be perfect. What are your thoughts?
Am not sure if I have this plant or it’s a hosta . It has a similar pattern but more darker . Am having trouble with a little crispy leaf but little brown spots under the leaves , is this due to overwatering? I was watering every other day but now 1-2 a week . Got it in a shaded window but open the window on it daily
Hi, I have since a year georgeous Calathea Orbifolia. She was veryy happy and growing up a lot. Last week I changed the pot and put it into two seperate pots. But Unfortunately both are unhappy😓. Although their soil is moist, they threw their leaves very low. What do you suggest I do. Thanks
We keep ours in the bathroom. And Ours has all of a sudden dropped… we thought it was over watered as the soil was very wet … do you think it maybe has dried out too much?
I bought one of these a few months ago and has been doing well up until this last week where the leaves have gotten pale and one or two of them have got brown in the centre of the leaves, almost like they are rotting? I've cut these leaves off, checked for mites and have now taken it off the windowsill incase this is due to scorching. Is there anything else I can do?
i tink if it was on the window sill it was probably scorched by the direct sun, you did the right think by taking it down, they want a bright spot but not in the direct sun. give it some time and see how it goes.
Also I always spray new plants coming into my home with hydrogen peroxide 6%. It disinfects the plant & they can cope with it no problem. They are my favourite plant also 😍
Mr. mouse, that plant had damaged edges-you didn't! No, no that was something else. Oh thank goodness. Andy gave good advice on how to water plants today didn't he? Yep! I know it's winter there I hope you're staying warm. Oh yeah, in my hole in the wall-snug as a bug in a rug. Good to hear just checking in, see ya. Ok bye.
This is the best care info for this particular plant. I just purchased this one and the Rattlesnake due to their beauty. So far so good! Like your orchid behind you. Thank you!
Thank You. Glad it was helpful! :-)
Very helpful info on this plant. I got mine a few weeks ago & wasnt even sure what it was. It was reduced in price at the grocery store. I like to rescue plants & tag said calathea. Didnt specify which variety though. Your video helped me identify it. Mine is very very small. Thanks!
My Orbifolia was the 1st prayer plant I bought. The rest have died and or had mites to many times that I put in my compost. I do still have my 3 Marantas, so with the Orb. I find good enough with those plants. Will not by the other again after a year of struggling with them. As always I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
They can be frustrating Susan! At least the Marantas are still going strong.
I always leave them in their nursery pots now & put them in an attractive cover pot. Wish I had started doing it years ago - much easier & better for my plants ✅
Don't buy mature plants buy small they can be more adjustable to your environment mature plants havent grow in ideal conditions which you can't replicate at home but smaller plants can adjust
Another great tip! Thank you.
Useful video thanks. But to be precise, fertilizer is not food for plants. Sugar created by the plant itself during photosynthesis is the food. Nutrients from the fertilizer only help the process, so they are like supplements.
for the tapwater problem I use Easy-life Aquamaker, which makes tap water fish-friendly by removing every heavy metal end chlorine it's safe for plants and u can even overdose it I use this in my Aquarium as well
That's a great idea, I use the same.
@@HouseplantHacks aswell with humidifier at 50 % and my water treatment my plants doing so good I do 1/4 hydroponic on the bottom and on the top aswell
Thank you , this is helpful 😇
You're welcome 😊
I'm a complete beginner, this is the first plant I've ever owned for myself. Within two weeks, the leafs started hanging more, and it's full of brown spots. I think the problem is that my house has huge double sides Windows, so the light, that's already pretty harsh, gets even more amplified. The only problem is that the rest of my house is almost completely dark. I don't have a humidifier, I don't know how much water it needs, I have no idea what type of soils there are. Thanks for making this video though. Since it's been in direct sunlight for way to long and only got a little bit of water, it's probably severaly dehydrated. I gave it alot of water and put it in the sink. I hope with a little less light and a little bit more water, it will get better
Sorry to hear that Deirdre, they are quite tricky plants to look after especially if you are new to houseplant keeping, you have done the right thing in watering it well and leaving it to drain out, it will appreciate the bright light but not on a window sill in the full sun, so if you can find a spot further back from the window it will enjoy all the bright light, just remember to check it regularly as it wont like drying out completely. Good luck.
It does need humidity they can survive @50 - 60%. At least mine has been. You can even grow them in Leca from what I’ve seen on The Leca Queen’s UA-cam channel. Jmo
@@yolyrom7233 how do you know what humidity you have?
@@yolyrom7233 how do you know what humidity you have?
Thank you soooo much for you tips, I was so happy to hear you tips because i also live in the uk y was worry that i was killing this beautifull plant but now i can understand a bit more about her. 🤔 to make long story short this beauty is diva 😎 well if my one died i will buy another one the same and will follow your tips 😉👍
I mist my orbafolia in the morning. I water with bottled water. Went by moisture meter reads three, I water it and I fertilize it once a month and I am still getting brown tips. I cut off the really bad looking leaves and they’re never yellow. I am thinking of giving this plant away and then buying a brand new one. My theory is when you buy your plant it should actually be perfect. It should not have brown leaves, spots or specs. So I am now thinking that if I don’t buy a perfect plant, it will never be perfect. What are your thoughts?
Am not sure if I have this plant or it’s a hosta . It has a similar pattern but more darker . Am having trouble with a little crispy leaf but little brown spots under the leaves , is this due to overwatering? I was watering every other day but now 1-2 a week . Got it in a shaded window but open the window on it daily
Hi, I have since a year georgeous Calathea Orbifolia. She was veryy happy and growing up a lot. Last week I changed the pot and put it into two seperate pots. But Unfortunately both are unhappy😓. Although their soil is moist, they threw their leaves very low. What do you suggest I do. Thanks
Just leave them be to get over the shock. Increase your humidity if you can 👍
Would aquarium water be alright …vs tap water? I’m a beginner and bought this plant unknowingly..
Yes, absolutely, it is perfect for this type of plant.
Yes fish tank water would be great 👍
@Houseplant Hacks what? Like the dirty fish tank water😅 sorry just found your page and I am watching everything I can before I repot my plant
Can I water my plant with mineral water?
As long as it's not the one with the bubbles!
Super , Thank U
We keep ours in the bathroom. And Ours has all of a sudden dropped… we thought it was over watered as the soil was very wet … do you think it maybe has dried out too much?
If the soil is very wet then this may well have been over wartered, does it have drainage holes in the bottom where excess water can drain out?
I bought one of these a few months ago and has been doing well up until this last week where the leaves have gotten pale and one or two of them have got brown in the centre of the leaves, almost like they are rotting? I've cut these leaves off, checked for mites and have now taken it off the windowsill incase this is due to scorching. Is there anything else I can do?
i tink if it was on the window sill it was probably scorched by the direct sun, you did the right think by taking it down, they want a bright spot but not in the direct sun. give it some time and see how it goes.
Also I always spray new plants coming into my home with hydrogen peroxide 6%. It disinfects the plant & they can cope with it no problem. They are my favourite plant also 😍
Mine seem to like sitting where the ac hits it
That's strange, they usually dry out under the AC.
Hey, i have a calathea orbifolia. It is in a good condition but it don’t grow new leaves. What can i do?
More food, water, light? All three? Try one and see, then try the next. Good luck.
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Mr. mouse, that plant had damaged edges-you didn't! No, no that was something else. Oh thank goodness. Andy gave good advice on how to water plants today didn't he? Yep! I know it's winter there I hope you're staying warm. Oh yeah, in my hole in the wall-snug as a bug in a rug. Good to hear just checking in, see ya. Ok bye.
75mph winds are predicted for Friday.. I saw Mr. mouse scoot past with some planks, a hammer and some nails. I think he's battening down the hatches!
@@HouseplantHacks Hurry Mr Mouse! I am! I am! 🐀((((((((