Calathea Fusion White 4" Pot

Here’s a complete care guide to help you keep your Calathea White Fusion happy and beautiful:

🌿 Calathea 'White Fusion' Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Avoid direct sunlight—it will scorch or fade the delicate variegation.

• Can tolerate medium light but may lose vibrancy.

🔆 Too little light = leggy growth + loss of variegation.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Water when the top 1 inch feels dry.

• Use distilled, filtered, or rainwater—Calatheas are sensitive to fluoride, chlorine, and minerals in tap water.

🚫 Yellow/browning edges often mean mineral burn from tap water or dry air.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Temperature: 65–80°F (18–27°C). Avoid cold drafts and temps below 60°F (15°C).

• Humidity: Needs high humidity (60–80%).

  • Use a humidifier, pebble tray, or keep it in a bright bathroom.

  • Leaf edges crisping? It’s likely a humidity issue.

🌱 Soil

• Use a light, well-draining mix that holds some moisture.

  • Try: 2 parts peat or coco coir + 1 part perlite + 1 part orchid bark

• Avoid compacted or heavy soils that can cause root rot.

🪴 Potting & Repotting

• Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound.

• Use a pot with drainage holes.

• Be gentle—roots are sensitive.

🌸 Fertilizer

• Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer (like 10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring–early fall).

• Do not fertilize in winter.

🐛 Pests

• Susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats.

• Keep humidity high and inspect leaves regularly.

• Neem oil or insecticidal soap works well as a preventive treatment.

🌙 Leaf Movement

• Like other prayer plants, the leaves fold upward at night and open in the morning—this is normal!

⚠️ Toxicity

• Non-toxic to pets and humans — safe for cats and dogs!