Light
Filtered daylight with protection from strong direct sun.
Start with your plant.
Calathea orbifolia
Goeppertia orbifolia
Rounded, striped leaves that reward steady conditions. Watch moisture without keeping the roots waterlogged.
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Watering
Keep the mix lightly moist, not saturated; avoid long dry spells.
What to watch
Brown edges can come from dry air, water quality or uneven watering. Check the soil and recent care.
Care starts with the conditions in your home.
The same plant can dry out at different speeds in different rooms. Use this guide as a starting point and watch how your own plant responds.
How to tell when your plant needs water →Why do the leaves curl?
Dryness, heat or root stress are possibilities. Check moisture and location first; curling alone does not tell you which one applies.
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