I know unfurling was last week's word (I don't even have one this week) but I had to show you this Calathea lancifolia (now Goeppertia). Look how gorgeous this rolled up leaf๐ฟ is. Some of these pictures are taken with the #easymacro lens. The burgundy underside is showing its beauty and when it unfurls the top is green with dark green markings ๐ and is also called the rattlesnake ๐ plant. Make sure to give it high humidity, don't let it dry out, and use distilled water when watering. Calatheas are in the marantaceae family along with the prayer ๐ plant, and they do not like the chemicals in our water, ๐ง (usually only municipal water) especially fluoride which does not dissipate by letting your water sit overnight like the chlorine does. The chemicals and/or inconsistent watering will cause brown tips, edges, and spots on the foliage. This is a beautiful family of foliage plants which do flower ๐ธ but may not in your home. They prefer a medium light- no high light, please. Do you have a calathea or prayer plant? . . #thehouseplantguru #calatheasofinstagram #calathea #highhumidityneeded #rattlesnakeplant #houseplanthelp #unfurlingleaves #flauntyourfoliage #house_plant_community #greenyourfeed #houseplants #indoorplants #fancyfoliage #whoneedsflowers #get_planted #plantparent #plantnerd https://www.instagram.com/p/CAFpKc3A45n/?igshid=18b39duouhnax
