Cool Calathea Hanging Leaves

Your calathea is signalling that something is off in its environment and you need to figure out what to put your calathea plant at ease again.

Calathea hanging leaves. Dry air and cool air can also cause problems for Calathea leaves. But what could be the cause of calathea leaves curling. Calathea Makoyana is an easy plant to care for and grow well indoors.

Unfortunately several species are threatened. I did notice spots of sticky juice on the underside of the leaves but I did not notice any pest. If the curling continues after youve regulated a watering schedule another common reason your Calatheas leaves are curling could be due to your tap water.

If your Calatheas leaves are showing speckled discoloration or crisping up drying and browning you might have to whip out the magnifying glass. However the leaves of this plant move up and down following the light so be sure to feel the soil to ensure youre not mistaking your Calatheas natural movement for needing a drink before giving your plant water. Curling leaves on your calathea plant are a sign of distress.

Also keep an eye out for little flies. Calathea leaves are paddle-shaped with some have impressive toothed or wavy margins giving a flattering effect. Calathea leaves can droop or die for a few reasons such as either underwatering or overwatering.

This plant is a particular variety usually found in Colombia and Venezuela. So make sure to keep the plant in a warm area with some humidity and water it regularly. The plant wants consistent slightly moist soil at all times.

However my initial assessment was very similar to OP kimiko84. However if you make them sit in a soggy pot their leaves not only turn yellow but the roots can be affected. The most common reason your Calatheas leaves are turning brown on the edges could be due to your tap water.