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Calathea versus Ctenanthe: What’s the Difference?
Ctenanthe often do not get the press they deserve, especially compared to plants within their own family like Calatheas and even Marantas. You may even see a Ctenanthe mislabelled at a plant store…
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Why are Calatheas Difficult to Grow? (Complete Growing Guide)
Has this happened to you? You see a Calathea in the store and your jaw drops. The foliage, the colors, the structure is undeniably stunning. You’re not really sure what this plant is,…
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Are Calatheas Good Beginner Plants?
If you are familiar with houseplant-related content online, you may notice on plant genus notably absent from lists of plants that are good for beginners. Calatheas have a reputation for being challenging to…
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Calathea versus Stromanthe: Spot the Difference!
If you have ever seen a striking, green or patterned foliage plant in a garden centre with stunning red or purple backing to its leaves, which fold up at night, it probably had…
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Why Does My Calathea Houseplant Have Brown Tips?
Reasons Why Your Calathea Might Have Brown Tips and How to fix it! Calathea have arguably some of the most beautiful foliage in the houseplant world…when they aren’t being fussy! Are you perplexed…