Getting the Calathea’s watering schedule correct can be tricky to master at first. Twice a week check her soil and only water if the first two inches of soil are dry. In the winter this could be once every 8-10 days and in the summer months as often as twice a week. It’s very important to never let the Calathea’s soil dry out or become soggy.

Ruby needs medium light, moist soil and high humidity. She is very sensitive to cold drafts and open windows and so it’s best to keep temperatures between 20°C and 24°C. Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, she will need a very humid room to thrive in; if the air is too dry for her leaves, their edges will turn brown and crisp. The Calathea roseopicta green should be placed in a bright room with plenty of indirect light. Keep her foliage away from direct sunlight as it can burn quite easily. It’s important to keep Ruby in a room with at least one window otherwise her foliage will wilt and die. The Calathea roseopicta green should be watered regularly and her soil should never be left to dry out. Check her soil twice a week and only water when the first two inches of soil are dry.

Calatheas grow at a moderate rate and will push out a lot of new growth in the spring and summer months. To help encourage growth, use our fortifying fertiliser once a month in the growth season. A Calathea is more likely to grow new foliage when the humidity levels are higher and its natural habitat is replicated.