Why does your Calathea makoyana have leggy stems? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Pet FriendlyCalathea makoyana is an understory plant that will stretch its petioles toward any available light source to maximize photosynthesis. This process, known as etiolation, results in elongated, weak stems and increased spacing between leaves.
While low humidity primarily causes crispy edges, it can also lead to loss of turgor pressure in the stems. When the plant struggles to maintain moisture levels through transpiration, the structural integrity of the stems may weaken.
A lack of essential nitrogen prevents the plant from producing dense, robust new growth. This can result in thin, spindly foliage that lacks the characteristic lushness of a healthy Peacock Plant.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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