Care Card

Calathea freddie

Suitable for pets

This plant is safe for your pet, they can live together happily.

Frequent watering

Water once or twice a week in summer and once a week in winter. Check that the substrate is a little dry before watering again. Expect to water more often in bright light conditions and less often in low light conditions.

Indirect light

Adapts to any light level.

High humidity

It likes to feel fresh. Spray its leaves once or twice a week.

Advice

It prefers a bright but indirect location, avoiding direct sunlight which can burn its leaves.
It is important to keep the substrate slightly damp, but not waterlogged.
It appreciates high ambient humidity, so it is advisable to spray its leaves regularly or place it near sources of humidity, such as trays with water.
It is advisable to keep it away from draughts and provide it with a warm, stable environment.

Signs of weakness

Yellow leaves: May indicate over- or under-watering, or that the plant is exposed to cold draughts.
Wilted leaves: This may be the result of inadequate watering, lack of ambient humidity or exposure to extreme temperatures.
Loss of leaf colour: This may be due to excessive exposure to direct sunlight or insufficient watering.
Leaves turning brown at the edges: This may be caused by low humidity, dry draughts or unbalanced watering.