Aquariums and gardening.

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Very good Nik, I am impressed. It is indeed a calathea. I'm rubbish at identifying plants, i have to keep the little tags when I buy them so I can remember what they are, lol.
No way, you knew what it was?!?! And I thought I was helping hahah

I wasn’t sure honestly, I can sometimes guess the family the plant comes from based on appearance. This new one you picked up I wasn’t sure as it had longer leaves than calatheas usually have.

My preferred plants are monsteras, pothos, scindapsus, and Hoyas. I believe these fall under aroids.
 
No way, you knew what it was?!?! And I thought I was helping hahah

I wasn’t sure honestly, I can sometimes guess the family the plant comes from based on appearance. This new one you picked up I wasn’t sure as it had longer leaves than calatheas usually have.

My preferred plants are monsteras, pothos, scindapsus, and Hoyas. I believe these fall under aroids.

Yes, I knew what it was, I was just seeing if anyone else could identify it, that's why I tagged fishman Dave, he's pretty good at plant ID. I was wondering if I could stump him, but he's too late as you nailed it! Lol.

Funnily enough I was looking on line at the top plants that beginners should stay well clear of, and the calathea came up! Apparently they can be very temperamental regarding humidity and watering, their leaves go brown for fun! Mine seems ok at the minute, I'm going to have to keep my eye on it though now.

Right at the beginning of this thread I highlighted the fact that fish and plants are very much the same really, in as much that each species has their likes and dislikes. Once you provide for these needs then the chances of success are far greater.
 
Yes, I knew what it was, I was just seeing if anyone else could identify it, that's why I tagged fishman Dave, he's pretty good at plant ID. I was wondering if I could stump him, but he's too late as you nailed it! Lol.

Funnily enough I was looking on line at the top plants that beginners should stay well clear of, and the calathea came up! Apparently they can be very temperamental regarding humidity and watering, their leaves go brown for fun! Mine seems ok at the minute, I'm going to have to keep my eye on it though now.

Right at the beginning of this thread I highlighted the fact that fish and plants are very much the same really, in as much that each species has their likes and dislikes. Once you provide for these needs then the chances of success are far greater.
Yeah calatheas are like pipefish in how much of a pain in the ass they are.
They need to be super humid
Not humid enough? Dead
Too hot? Dead
Too cold? Dead
Too wet soil? Dead
Should’ve been watered yesterday? Dead
 
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Yeah calatheas are like pipefish in how much of a pain in the ass they are.
They need to be super humid
Not humid enough? Dead
Too hot? Dead
Too cold? Dead
Too wet soil? Dead
Should’ve been watered yesterday? Dead

That's what I like, no nonsense, straight to the point advice, lol.

Looks like I may have bitten off more than I can chew with this one then.
 
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Is it rufibarba
If so should be one of the easier calathea to keep but still likes it’s waterings on time, damp but not wet, preferably with filtered or rain water.
Good luck!
 
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That's what I like, no nonsense, straight to the point advice, lol.

Looks like I may have bitten off more than I can chew with this one then.
You really need a greenhouse.
Dave touched on something I forgot, they like RO/rainwater rather than tap. And they hate certain minerals.
 
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You really need a greenhouse.
Dave touched on something I forgot, they like RO/rainwater rather than tap. And they hate certain minerals.

None of my plants get fresh tap water. I have loads of tubs of old aquarium water from water changes. I also squeeze the gunk out of my filter floss/sponges into the water too. It's full of nutrient, maybe too much nutrient for my calathea?

Time will tell now. I'm glad you guys have given me the heads up on its fragility anyway.
 
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