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title: "HELP! The picture in the car is when I first got this calathea from…"
description: "HELP! The picture in the car is when I first got this calathea from Lowe’s it was in pretty good condition… I brought it home and put it right in my east…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/6uUspAWtZHLlbuTx3TbNKk"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Hallie"
published: "2025-02-28T01:49:22.386127Z"
language: "en"
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# HELP! The picture in the car is when I first got this calathea from…

_Posted by Hallie on 2025-02-28_

HELP! The picture in the car is when I first got this calathea from Lowe’s it was in pretty good condition… I brought it home and put it right in my east facing windowsill and I think that’s where I messed up. The leaves are all shriveled and curled up now, there is a few still standing strong. I moved it out of the windowsill or should I put it back idkkk any other tips??

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## 2 comments

### c.cat commented on 2025-02-28

use distilled water!! these guys are picky and love humidity as well. the east facing window should be fine, but a slightly shaded south facing might be better.  
cut off any of the dried dead leaves, make your adjustments and hopefully this guy bounces back!  
good luck!

### Planty B commented on 2025-02-28

Mine did the exact same thing after I put it in a southeast window. I tried so many things to save it and nothing worked. Calathea are very finicky and I’ve already killed 2 so Im done trying 😂

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