Calathea White Fusion Comprehensive Care Guide || Everything You Need To Know
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- This is everything you need to know about the Calathea Leitzei White Fusion. This plant is notorious for being one of the most difficult plants to care for. I break down how to keep this plant healthy, alive, and ...dare I say... happy.
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00:00 Intro
02:36 General calathea information
03:20 History of the White Fusion
04:15 Identification
05:16 Watering
08:10 Temperature & Humidity
10:22 Light
11:45 Pests
15:31 Fertilizer & Crispy Leaves
18:04 Troubleshooting problems
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I've used the information you provided and my plant has doubled in size. I got her in a tiny 3 inch pot now in a 6 inch. The self watering pot is a must. I only use distilled water also. I'm so pleased and thankful for this information. I was struggling with this plant until the self watering pot. She is so freaking beautiful. Thank you so much for that tip.
Yes! 🎉so happy that your white fusion is thriving :)
Im watching this because I just bought a White Fusion today and now I’m scared 😂
Don’t be scared! 😆 You have the skills! Just remember that if it dies back for any reason, cut off the dead leaves and let it grow back. Calatheas are good about that.
Everyone else’s white fusion videos are like “so I’m pretty sure *this* is how I killed it..” and yours has roots thriving out of the bottom! Awesome. Thanks for the info ☺️
It’s a steep learning curve. That’s for sure. Thank you for watching!
I appreciate this video so much. I saw one of these plants at a greenhouse a week ago and i have spent just about every waking minute thinking about it since. Im absolutely crazy person obsessed with it but i am also terrified i am going to kill it since most of my research has told me they are basically impossible. I decided to give it a try anyways and have been doing even more research to find exactly what to do to give this beautiful plant the best chance. This video is so thorough and i feel a little more confident i can make it work. Thanks!
So thorough! Greatly appreciated!
You’re welcome 🪴 Thanks for watching.
Great and very thorough video!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
this is the most helpful plant care video I have seen in a long time. I'm happy to find your channel
You are the best!!! I love this plant!!!!
They’re almost too pretty!
Gorgeous plant 💚😃
Thank you 🌱🥰
Great video! Thank you for this 😊
My pleasure! Thank you for watching.
Excellent job of his to care for this beauty, than you do much!!!
great video!! that's really clear and kind for a beginner! thank you so much and love it!
Thank you so much!
Good work😊. Very informative
Amazing! I just got mine today. :)
Good luck! 🥰
OMG YES 🙌 Thank you girl. This was much needed on the internet 😁
Of course! White Fusions don’t get enough credit for how amazing they are.
Great video, the most informative one on TH-cam and you've made everything extremely practical! Love your work!
Thank you! That is really kind of you to say.
Very informative, thanks for this. I think I'm ready to get one. 🤞
Good luck! And check for bugs frequently :)
I just got my first calathea white fusion and I wanted to thank you for doing such a detailed video about them !
I’m glad you got some help from this video! Good luck with your new White Fusion!
Omg you did your RESEARCH, I love it 😂😂 your calathea looks sooo good, I want one! 😍
It was a lot of fun figuring it all out. She’s a superstar, so she’s worth it 🤩
Hi Sarah 👋. Awesome video, I am definitely going to check out the video you did on Calatheas. I am determined to learn what I need to learn about them before I give up them. 💖💖💖
They can definitely be frustrating. Once they’re happy, it’s so exhilarating!
thank you, you deserve more than this, like million views.
Thank you! 🥰
Wow your white fusion is so lush, that's goal 😍 I have a small one given to me I thought it's going to die asap. This is very helpful and informative, thanks for sharing Sarah 💚🌿 Merry Christmas 🎄☃️
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Its 00:35am and I just started watching! I LOOOOVE IT!
I need a 1 hour long version of this!
Ahh. Lol. I would never subject you to that 🤣
Glad i found your video, ive had my white fusion for 2 months and it hasnt put out a single new leaf so i've come looking for help!
If you’re not getting new shoots, I would check your watering first. They don’t like to dry out too much. Found I was overwatering when I first got a WF because I heard they like it on the “moist” side. They need some time to dry out a bit before watering again, just sooner than you would a philodendron or Monstera. If the watering is fine, give it some more light. You got this 💪
I just got s white fusion and now I know how to take care of it better. Thanks!
You’re very welcome :)
Thank you so much I love this plant I just ordered my first one from Etsy and awaiting arrival I learned a lot fro your video I have many beautiful plants but now I know this one will be a challenge but it is gorgeous 😊
It’s a fussy one for sure. But they’re not impossible. You’ve got this!
Just ordered a calathea white fusion because it’s so beautiful. Was worried about how to care for it. I searched and searched and didn’t find something as detailed as your video. I really appreciate the time you took into making this video ❤️
Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it!
I want 1 of those plants but I'm 71 and problay won't get one but love watching this video it's amazing how much you know about this beautiful plant
Get one and give it a try. ❤
Thanks for such detailed guidance! I just bought one from a garden centre, it was 80% off and when i googled it it said it was rare so i had to have it. Then i realised it was probably rare as people have such trouble keeping it alive 😅 it's been a few days now, and it seems to like my bathroom with an east facing window. Not sure how it will cope witha british winter but it has definitely grown a bit this week!
This video is a sign of hope for my white fusion that’s been in the post for a week and won’t be here till the 22nd*
*hopefully
🤞🌱🤞
Thank you for the video! A lot of resources I found made me feel like this plant was going to be impossible. But you presented the information in a way that expressed its importance, without making it seem like you had to have a professional grower situation to keep it from just spontaneously dying. My boyfriend got me a white fusion for Christmas, and it did the drama queen plant thing of dying back fairly hard when it got to its new conditions. He also ordered it off etsy in December to Oregon USA. So it had some trauma. She's been bouncing back, but the tips here make me feel way more hopeful for her.
That’s so kind of you to say. I’m glad your WF is bouncing back. They’re definitely harder to care for but not impossible like you said 🌱
I collect rainwater during spring & summer & water from the dehumidifier in my basement & water all of my 50+ house plants with it.
Very helpful, since I'm sitting here looking at a slightly droopy white fusion. Seems moist enough! Tomorrow I will get distilled water and check soil and roots!!😢🤔👍
I have watched this video like 4 times because I bought a white fusion. It came today and it's already being dramatic that I had the audacity to like.. Buy it and put it in my house? Lol I think I'm gonna put it in an old fish tank terrarium style so it can have all the humidity it wants! Thank you so much for this information, I am determined not to let this gorgeous plant die!
Thank you for sharing, i just got my white fusion and im worried about it, i dont know much how to take care and maintain and your care tips is very useful for me. New friend here
I’m so happy to hear that 🥰 👋
Thanks so much!!! 🤞🤞🤞
You are very welcome 🙃
Awesome detail! Thank you so much! I have several varieties of calatheas and have my first white fusion. It's gorgeous! What do you spray for pest prevention once a month? I've had spider mites on one of my monesteras. Everything worked out but that plant hasn't been the same. I think I went over board with the alcohol spray. Knock on wood they didn't spread. I have a humidifier and have been using filtered water. I'll switch to distilled for my "special" calatheas. So glad I found your video!
Well thank you very much... I had a Triostar, beautiful plant, but really, really, a Diva!!! I got 2 in sequence and now both are death, or I think they are... But yours? Is soooooo pretty!!! 😍
My triostar is not doing nearly as well. That plant does not appreciate my helicopter plant parenting.
@@SoiledPlant OH... i just gave up with her... I have my other plants which they love me... 😅
Thank you for your video! Because of you i searched my calathea for spidermides and found them!!!
Oh no! Good luck! They are tiny demons.
Girl... thank you so much. I’m a beginner and I took the plunge and bought a white fusion from Etsy. It arrived in good shape. But the leaves started to curl almost over night from when I unpacked it. This video gives me hope. Can’t thank you enough. ❤️
I’m glad I could be of help! It’s a hard plant, but not impossible to take care of
I've been for more than a year in the plant world and I wanted to try something a little bit challenging, I saw the calathea white fusion in a pop up store in my city and I had to take her home with me, I knew it would be a tricky plant but at least I want to see if I can take care of her. So far I had Monsteras, spider plants, pothos snow queen and golden pothos, a begonia maculata, an anthurium clarinervium, a sansevieria zeylanica and a Caladium Sizzle.
Yes, I AM ready. Finally got one of these beauties today and I NEED to keep it happy.
They’re definitely temperamental, but you can do it!
@@SoiledPlant I hope so! It's been a few days and while it has some brown crispiness, I think all of that was already forming in the store (no humidity, lots of light in there). New leaves are still coming in and it seems alright... Still thinking about getting some kind of glass dome or mini terrarium for it.
Awesome video! One question. What type of soil/pot mix? Mine has a lot of white. A touch of crispy leaves (but not alot) but hasn't really thrived. Going to switch up the light, water, treat for pests. Could try a self water pot but it seems ok. Regular house humidity. 😒 Thought the soil would be the next step.
Thank you! I've killed 4 of them already. I'm crazy enough to wanna try this again. LOL
I’m with you. I will always try with these.
Such beautiful foliage!! Do the self watering pots do well with fast draining soil?
I would imagine so. I wouldn’t try them with plants that prefer it to be very dry, but it works well for aroids.
I don't even own a white fusion nor they're available in Brazil but I watched it all the way through because you killed it! I feel like I'm now prepared to get one, whenever that happens lol
They definitely need to get these in Brazil. Your climate is much better suited for these than mine is! Thank you for watching even though you can’t get one :)
@@SoiledPlant happy to!
Thank you so much! Like you this is the plant that got me into the more rare ones. Unfortunately mine had been doing well for about 6 months and somehow something went super wrong. The leaves Shriveled all up. I think it got pests. I sprayed it and cut off most leaves. Do you think it can be saved? What do I do? Will new leaves grow again? Love your channel!
If it shrivels up quickly, it’s probably water or pests. When it happens to me (and it does), it’s usually pests. It will grow back. Just treat it for the pests. Spray it often with whatever spray is your preference (daily or every other day). Eventually, it will begin to grow back 🌱
Hi! Great video. So informative - thank you! You mentioned you use Captain Jack’s for pest control. Is it the Dead Bug Brew?
Yes! That’s the one :)
@@SoiledPlant Awesome! Thanks! And seriously, this video was so helpful and encouraging! I was a little worried about my little guy, but now I have hope. 😆
How much do you use per gallon for bug infestation and maintenance as a spray?
HOLY MOLY😮 NEVER have I seen a white fusion look so majestic! Have you gotten to that re-pot yet?! If so, did you use a larger self watering pot again?
I haven’t been able to repot yet. I had a spider mite issue, so I didn’t want to stress it out until it was fully recovered. I’m in recovery mode right now 😆 But it’s still doing really well considering.
@@SoiledPlant 😂😂 I can definitely relate! When I have a particular plant that's gone through some stuff, I go through something like a plant PTSD where every time i look at it I think I see something wrong with it and I start running around grabbing all my captain jacks and magnifying glasses, preparing for WAR!😂 Usually it's just a spec of dust, but...🤷 All this to say, we need time to recover just as much as our plants do sometimes!😄
Thank you so much for this video! I’d love to know which self-watering pot that is. Do you have a link or the brand name?
It’s the Lechuza brand. I just added a link in the description.
Exactly what I needed. I missed a watering and now it's paying me back with ugly yellow leaves BUT I see new growth and you have given me hope! I was unsure about cutting off the bad leaves, now I won't. I really think it needs to be repotted but it's January, but I live in San Diego and our winter is pretty mild... Do you have an opinion?
I’d say go for it. San Diego winters are mild enough that you shouldn’t have a big problem. Disturb the roots as little as possible when you repot. That’s key. Good luck!
@@SoiledPlant thank you so much!
RE: Fertilizer, It sounds like this plant would do well with orchid fertilizer. Orchids also require a very low amount of fertilizer and normal fertilizers typically burn and kill the roots which then kills the plant. I already keep orchids and have one of these calatheas ordered. Will have to see if orchid fertilizer does well for these.
I like your line of thinking. I would imagine that would be perfect.
Can you share how to do potting. I just got mine and lady said I may need to repot after having her for a week she isn't starting to turn brown
All the effort into this video is appreciated! I got a small, healthy one from a good online company a couple of months ago. It adjusted, had a couple of crinkly leaves, I had it under a mild grow light, it grew four nice leaves, no crinkling, etc. Now, all of a sudden they all crinkled up. Soil is moist, I don't have a clue what to do with it now. I have a few other calatheas that are doing well, even my orbifolia is getting big, but this one really is finicky! Any suggestions? It's still a "baby" and rather small. Thanks again.
My first one died from overwatering. I heard “Calathea” and was watering it like a Peace Lilly. It’s possible this was too much water. They do like to dry out a little tiny bit between waterings. Rule out bugs, but I’d guess watering too often.
@@SoiledPlant Thanks I'll let it dry out a bit and see what happens. You're right, I might have watered it too soon the next time, I think when they say "moist" the word should be "damp" or "barely moist" otherwise you get scared and water it lol
Hi! Thanks you for your amazing guide to have our white fusion on point! I have a question...
Can you clean the leaves with potassium soap or its damages the plant like the neem oil?
Can you do another video to update us with your white fusion after 1 year?
Thanks in advance.
I’ve never used potassium soap. So I’m not sure what effect it would have on the leaves.
@@SoiledPlant Potassium soap is really good for the leaves and growth. I clean all my calatheas with it and they are stunning and also the most important thing is that is good for eliminate and prevention of parasites.
The self watering pot can you recommend a cheaper one?
Thank you for this video!
I’ve been lusting over the plant for years and I finally plucked up the courage and bought one from Logee’s. I was bummed (but not surprised) that it looked pretty stressed after I unboxed it. There’s probably about a dozen+ crunchy dying leaves. I was going to give it a week to adjust before messing with it but would you recommend I do the Dr. Jack’s dead bug treatment on it immediately to prevent spider mites or other pests from infesting while it’s stressed? Should I trim off the unhappy leaves or leave it alone for a week?
I actually just rewatched and saw your bit about leaving the crispy leaves on. It’ll kill me inside to do that but if you insist. Lol I was also wondering if you recommend a humidity tray with this plant or misting to help with humidity?
My “rules” are guidelines basically. Sometimes I break my own rule about the leaves if I’m in a certain mood. As for the Dr Jack’s, I’ve had zero issues with it. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it on plants that were just delivered.
Edit to add: For humidity, I’d got for a tray over misting. Misting can cause topical mold/bacterial issues sometimes, so I never mist.
@@SoiledPlant thank you for the response! One more question! If I bought a plant terrarium for my white fusion do you think I would still need a humidifier?
@@cynthiameadows2714 If it’s in a terrarium, the humidity should be high enough to do well. Depends on the set up of course. But odds are you’d be fine :)
Hello, thank you for your advice.
Do you have the link to buy the automatic watering pot?
Thanks
This is the one I had. They have the 14 and 16 sizes in a couple colors.
www.lechuza.us/promo/cube-color-14-slate/13384.html#cgid=Pflanzgefaesse
So is rainwater frowned upon? I mean like is that even better than distilled water, or do these really really prefer distilled water. I ordered one from Etsy because it was so beautiful but I had no idea it would be so difficult to figure out. I have been keeping mine in the bathroom and it's alive but I think I definitely need to change the soil. I just wonder about water needs now. Loved your video thank you so much!
Not at all! I’ve heard that rainwater is the holy grail of plant watering. For my living situation, it wasn’t feasible. But absolutely no issue watering with rainwater. 👍
Is rain water better if at all possible ?
Awesome stuff, thank you! I've just gotten a White Fusion and I'm really nervous 😅
Good luck! If all else fails, get it a cloche!
Just found your channel! I wish i found you sooner. I have a lot of Calatheas, what do i do when i potted my calatheas in a terracotts pot? Is it okay to leave them in there or do i really need to repot them? I don't want to stress them out. From now on i will also give them better water instead of regular water.
Since it is already in terracotta, I’d leave it. Calatheas are such extra sensitive plants. If the plant is doing okay as is, I’d just keep doing what you’re doing ☺️ Thanks for watching 🌱
@@SoiledPlant Thank you so much for your answer! They are doing fine. Except for one. But i have thay one for almost a year now and i didn't realise yhey don't like regular water. Just switched to better water. Hopefuly it will survive!
Hello ! My white fusions new leaves come out really green, with white parts that aldo look greenish. Also new leaves has no lilac color on the back. What is the problem ?
And also what kind of light do i need to get for her ?
My gut says lighting, but I’m not 100% sure. Medium indirect is usually best.
So good! I have two white fusions, they're not droopy or overly crisp, but they're not putting out any new growth. I'm in Illinois for reference. Any tips?
For no new growth, I’d guess it needs more light. But always double check for soil dampness and bugs just in case :)
@@SoiledPlant thank you! ❤️ 🪴
how to keep the purple underside going through? like when you look at it from the top you can see a hint of the purple underside... because when I first bought mine it shows that, but most of the old leaves need to go and the new growth doesn't show those pretty hint of purple :(
Are the tops sides of the leaf showing a lot of white or green? You lose purple if the light is too much or too little. If the leaves are much more green, it needs more light. Much more white, too much light.
If the leaf colors look normal, check for spider mites. They chew off the under sides of the leaves first, so you loose the purple color that way, too.
what would you recommend to do if my white fusion’s soil has stayed very moist for 3+ days? i just poked some holes in today to see if that would help, but if you have any other advise that would be appreciated. thank you!
Poking holes definitely helps. If it’s really moist (almost damp), I would remove the plant and soil from the pot and let it air out for a few hours before putting it back. Some of the outside roots will be disturbed, but that’s better than root rot.
I've used tampons to soak up exces if I've over watered
Wondering if all the roots sticking out the bottom will get pulled off when it gets repotted? That has happened to me before but not with such a sensitive plant. Would you suggest reporting sooner with this plant or perhaps loosing a few roots is ok? Sorry for the stupid question. I just don't want to damage my little plant. Thank you.
The roots are pretty fine/thin, so they shouldn’t be damaged when pulling them through the drainage holes. That was the case for my White Fusion when I up-potted it. Loosing a couple roots is the name of the game sometimes. Just try to keep as many in tact as possible. With calatheas in particular, try not to disturb the roots too much. My Orbifolia tho, I scored those roots a lot because it was so pot bound and it did just fine :)
So if the soil is compacted,what do I do? It’s still in a 4 inc nursery pot.
One option is aerate the soil. Take something small/thin and poke the soil several times. Another option is to saturate the soil with 50/50 water and hydrogen peroxide. Run the mixture through after watering. There’s a great video by HarliG. I use the same method.
I just got my first Calathea WF yesterday. How do you provide humidity for it? Do you just use a regular humidifier?
Yes, regular humidifier. Whatever method you choose to regulate humidity should work well.
@@SoiledPlant Thanks. I just got it in the mail yesterday. It’s still small. I put it on my porch but after watching your video I will bring it in today when I get home 😊
I really like that self watering pot...where can I get a few?
These are the ones I use. You can order them from Amazon or directly from their website. The 14 size is good for 4 inch pots, 16 for 6 inch pots. bit.ly/38SkbtE
@@SoiledPlant Thank you so much!
Ok just to dumb it down for me, monthly you spray it down with the 50/50 rubbing alcohol/water or the captain jacks?
Captain Jack’s. Though I probably should be spraying weekly at this point. The bugs are going crazy right now
@@SoiledPlant I’ve just been spraying my Calatheas (and Alocasia’s) every 2 weeks with pretty diluted Dr Bronners Castile baby hemp soup with cooled boiled water. No bugs and hasn’t affected any of the velvet foliage. Maybe I’m just lucky 😬 but Captain Jack isn’t sold here in Scotland to try x
@@SoiledPlant soap, not soup 🙄
Exactly, you’re doing everything perfect! There’s no “right” way to do bug prevention. Everyone has their spray preferences. Some people use neem, soap and water, Eight, etc. I think consistent treatment is much more important that what spray you’re using ultimately :)
My calathea white fushion's leaves all of edge of the leaves are crispy.what should I do
What kind of water do you use?
@@SoiledPlant just clean water from out jet pump, which we use for shower bath,washing our dishes.
That may be why. For some reason, this particular Calathea is just extra picky with water. I used distilled that I buy from the grocery store. Could also use rainwater if you collect that. Ultimate the brown edges don’t hurt the plant, just makes it less “perfect.”
@@SoiledPlant Well, I'll try to change the media use the mineral water first and collect the rain water then for the next spray watering . Thank you for your advised. Best Regards from Indonesia 🙏😍
Im 71 trying to sale aome things if i can enought ill get a white fusion
Watching this after instantly repotting my new white fusion 😢🥺😂😂😂
Love it! 😂🪴
@@SoiledPlant everything went well though, shes putting out some new leaves and even started to bloom 😊 loved your video 🙏
@@KatXChannel That's fantastic! yay!
Want one but wont pay the price
Can I grow the Calathea leitzei 'Fusion White' from seed?
Can I get that printout 😂
Make a little pamphlet to hand out to all White Fusion owners.
Yes they are the most difficult plants to grow😩😩😩
Very true 😫 but I love them so much!
I already watered it with tap water before seeing this video 😬
Hahaha! You should be fine.
@@SoiledPlant thank goodness, I was actually rlly worried 😭
Not sure how but mine is staying alive! Unfortunately only wants to stay in my bathroom, but that’s okay. 🥲😭
The leaf colors would look so cute in a bathroom! Glad it’s happy there.
I bought a white fusion as my first plant LOL what did I do jhahahahaha
I did the same thing 🤣 It was so pretty. I was like “how hard could it be?”