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title: "Just got this prayer plant and put it in the window. There’s a chance…"
description: "Just got this prayer plant and put it in the window. There’s a chance I haven’t watered it as frequently as it needs to be. I read they need lots of water but…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/6490c9af1190bfbc44ec4766"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Erin"
published: "2023-06-19T21:33:35.643Z"
language: "en"
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# Just got this prayer plant and put it in the window. There’s a chance…

_Posted by Erin on 2023-06-19_

Just got this prayer plant and put it in the window. There’s a chance I haven’t watered it as frequently as it needs to be. I read they need lots of water but is there a chance this is sun damage as well?

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## 2 comments

### PentUpPenny commented on 2023-06-19

Calatheas are very sensitive to tap water. I’m definitely not an expert but I think when the leaves get yellow around the tips like that’s usually the problem. I would say flush the whole thing with filtered water or rainwater if you can get it

### Danika commented on 2023-06-20

Distilled water best. Other 2 will do. No direct sun.

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