Plant watering guide › Houseplants
How often to water a calathea
Goeppertia
Spring–autumn 5 days
Winter 8 days
In a bright room, water your calathea about every 5 days from spring to autumn and every 8 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 5 days | every 7 days |
| November and March | every 6 days | every 9 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 8 days | every 11 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add a calathea. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Copes with lower light
Bright shade; no direct sun
Seasonal notes
Winter
- Keep it warm in winter and water once dry
Tips for your calathea
- Calathea folds its leaves up at night
- It loves humidity — mist the leaves often
- Crispy brown edges mean the air is too dry
- Let tap water sit overnight before watering
Trellis
Add your calathea and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 5 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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