Houseplant ideas

I couldn't see a houseplant forum, so I hope this is the right place.
I bought a calathea in oct and it did very well until a few weeks ago.
It's under a s-facing window so no direct sunlight. I mist every couple of days and keep the compost damp. With the recent colder weather I don't know if a cold draught from under the curtain has done it or what, but it has really drooped and the leaves have rolled up from the edges and are going yellow.
Anyway, I've all but given up on it and want to look for something that may suit the spot better. I have nowhere else to put a plant.
I would like something with large, striking leaves, preferrably with some burgundy in them. I have Googled for something online, but to no avail.
Thanks for any help

 

The Calathea needs to be kept warm and they do not like to be overwatered ....only when the top soil is quite dry.... they like humid air but not wet feet .... so don't give up on it yet ..also keep out of any possible draught ....

re a colourful houseplant ...what about a Coleus,with their colourful foilage they make a super indoor winter plant and can be put outside in the Spring ....a few in a large planter would give a marvellous display ..they like rich well drained soil .... as long as they are not allowed to dry out ..they like a bright situation.... hth ....

[ 02. February 2007, 10:25 PM: Message edited by: Mona Lisa ]

 

daisybelle, was the plant behind the curtains at night? If so that is likely to be the problem, the curtain, to some extent, keeps a room insulated at this time of year, however, the space between the window and the curtain is a lot colder and this will be of no benefit to any plant in that space. David.