How does the soil feel right now?
Curling leaves are how Calathea protests about water — the soil tells you which way.
How does the soil feel right now?
Dry — the top inch or two feels parched→Wet or soggy — and stems feel limp at the base→Soil is fine — and it perks back up at night→
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Reviewed June 2026 · how we check this