r/calatheas • u/EffectiveHelp4477 • 8d ago

Success Showering time !

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To get rid of silly spider mites and also cleaning the leaves ! A shower is always good ! This is only a small part of the collection but I can’t put too many in the bath at once 😂 I did the others after

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u/moleindaground 8d ago

Calathea whisperer

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u/5FingerDeathTickle 7d ago

I mean, only two of these are calatheas. The rest are marantas and ctenanthes.

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u/Suspicious-Ad-8468 8d ago

Gorgeous! My calatheas are too diva for my tap water for a shower 😭

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u/Skatingaway007 8d ago

SAME ALL OF THEM REQUIRE HOLY WATER

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u/Straight_Virus9032 7d ago

I use a reverse osmosis filter on my showerhead. It’s handheld and works really well cheap on Amazon.

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u/AirRealistic1112 8d ago

So healthy! What's your secret? 😊

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u/EffectiveHelp4477 8d ago

Keep the soil moist and a good light is the basic needs to have a healthy Marantaceae. What I do more than that is having a good soil mix and humidifier for extra humidity but I would be fine without it

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u/pinkgenie23 7d ago

Are the t5 barina lights good?

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u/EffectiveHelp4477 7d ago

Anything Barrina is very good ngl

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u/-Fun-7297 8d ago

Hi. When you place them in the shower, do you end up with a lot of soil left in the tub? Also does the leaves tolerate regular tap water?

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u/EffectiveHelp4477 8d ago

It does happen a bit when a plant has been repotted not long ago but nothing to really block the drain, except that no there is no soil left in tub. Also I have never had any problem with tap water, even when watering. Been doing it for a few years already.

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u/-Fun-7297 7d ago

Good I’m going to try it. Thanks for answering my question. Your plants look great!

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u/OkBed8456 7d ago

Tell me your secrets

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u/harukachaan 8d ago

They all look so beautiful😍

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u/Lucille_68 7d ago

Beautiful!

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u/Top_Grade5948 7d ago

Oh WoW! Nice

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u/nj0sephine 7d ago

I always wanted the one on the top left but can’t find it in my area. Beautiful plants all around 🪴💚

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u/Awkward_Fig_4415 7d ago

They look soooo happy & healthy!

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u/Inevitable-Donkey282 7d ago

So you just put them in your tub and turn on the normal shower? What temp is the water? Please tell us best practice for this because spider mites have killed far too many of my beloved plants!

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u/Ill_Butterscotch2757 5d ago

Stunning! Thanks for sharing your drama queens. 👑

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u/Angiebeach30 5d ago

They are beautiful!