Calathea is a plant, originated from the tropical forests of South America , Prayer plant, because they fold their leaves at night, just like they are praying to Almighty God, as humans do by folding their hands. It is found beneath the big tall trees of the rainforests. Therefore gets enough bright indirect light in the daytime and pitch dark condition at the night.This type of lighting triggers the closing and opening movement of Calathea leaves.
Why do calathea leaves close at night?
During the daytime, there is an ample amount of bright indirect sunlight. Therefore, the Calathea plant keeps its leaves open, so that it can carry out photosynthesis. But at night, when there is no light, the plant folds its leaves up.
Reasons for Calathea Not Closing at Night
The most common reason for which your Calathea is not closing at night is that, your plant is getting too much light. It is not getting a completely dark condition at night, which is very much essential for the closing of Calathea leaves.An artificial source of light is continuously penetrating the leaves of your plant and hampering its diurnal cycle. Apart from the lighting issues, watering problems and pest infestation might also cause the Calathea leaves not to move at night.
Almost all Calatheas close at night
Yes, almost all known Calathea species close their leaves at night. There might be some variation in the movement of the leaves of different species, but there is always a movement is there in response to light
Here is the list of problems for which your Calathea is not closing at night
Lighting issue
Overwatering issue
Underwatering issue
Low humidity levels
Exposure to low temperature
Pest infestation
Why calathea got brown tips?
Most of the time it is due to tap water quality
Tap water contains salts, chlorine, minerals and fluoride - all of which can build up in the soil of your plant causing the tips of the leaves to burn, turn brown, and curl up.
Calathea is a houseplant that really purifies the air, so it is a true eye-catcher in every interior that also makes a contribution to a better and healthier indoor climate. ... Calathea is also special for another reason: it closes its leaves at night and opens them again in the morning!
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