If your plant is casting a sharp & defined shadow, then the light is too direct. This can damage its leaves and fade away its colour. We're looking for a shadow that's soft and blurred. 

Like most forest floor plants, Calatheas love slightly moist soil. However, they never want to sit in water. To check if your Calathea is ready to be watered, feel the top one inch of your soil with your fingertips; if you feel moisture, then you can wait a little longer; if it feels dry, then slowly water the soil so that it's completely saturated - you'll know it's fully saturated when water drips out drainage hole on the bottom of the nursery pot.

The more light your plant gets, the more it'll grow and the more water it'll need. Similarly, the less light it gets, the less it will need.

Difficulty: Care required

Calatheas do not require any special care compared to other plants. However, they can be quit dramatic: when they're unhappy, signs will show up all over the plant (as opposed to just on one or two leaves). You therefore need to act very quickly to identify and rectify the issue(s) causing your plant distress.

Pets: Completely safe

This plant is completely safe and non-toxic to pets.