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Calathea Tips Winter

How I prepared my plants for winter

So I know we’re deep in winter now (in the Northern hemisphere) but I’ve meaning to post about how I prepared my plants for winter and how I am caring for them in this cold weather. I started to switch up my routine around October when the clocks went back. Firstly, for my outdoor plants, […]

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Calathea Crocata Mum Plant introduction series

Introducing Constance the Calathea Crocata: The Eternal Flame

I got another plant! My mum bought me Constance – a Calathea Crocata, also known as Eternal Flame – for my birthday. I now have three calatheas and they are each stunningly individual and unique. Calathea Crocatas have beautiful golden flowers and it is such a unique addition to my plant family.  How do you […]

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Calathea Rattlesnake Plant

Introducing Rachel Rattlesnake (Calathea Lancifolia): The Eye-Catching plant

Rachel is my Rattlesnake Plant, also known as Calathea Lancifolia. She is my latest purchase, I bought her about a month ago on a whim. My mum gave me a tip off that B&Q were having a sale on houseplants so I passed by and found this beauty. I was proud of myself for holding back […]

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Calathea Tips Unfurling

What does a new Calathea Veitchiana leaf look like?

Look at this new leaf that is coming through on Callie my Calathea Veitchiana. New leaves are a great way of showing that your Calathea plant is healthy and well-taken care of. On Monday, the leaf was quite tightly furled. Now in just 5 days it is well on the way to unfurling. What are […]

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Calathea Plant introduction series

Introducing Callie Calathea: The Performing Prayer Plant.

Callie is my Calathea Veitchiana (Prayer Plant). She is one of my newest plants to my collection and one of my favourites. She is an absolutely stunning houseplant. A real showpiece and surprisingly straightforward to care for. How do you care for Calathea Veitchiana? Light: Calatheas likes moderate light, not too much and not too […]

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Welcome to OhemaaWorld: My World of Plants and Other Pursuits

Welcome to my world of plants! My green space on the internet. If you’re interested in house plant growth and plant care, including how I’ve grown a mini urban jungle in my small, slightly dark flat then you’re in the right place! What can you expect from this blog? Many pictures of my beautiful plants […]