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title: "I revived my dying calathea by placing it outside on my patio,…"
description: "I revived my dying calathea by placing it outside on my patio, covered in a plastic grocery bag. Now that it’s sprouted again, I’m not sure if I should…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/NTDc0XIs0RrCct0W0L14og"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Ryan"
published: "2026-05-15T02:44:44.323951Z"
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# I revived my dying calathea by placing it outside on my patio,…

_Posted by Ryan on 2026-05-15_

I revived my dying calathea by placing it outside on my patio, covered in a plastic grocery bag. Now that it’s sprouted again, I’m not sure if I should continue keeping it covered or if it will be okay uncovered, outside watered with distilled and rain water?

My apartment doesn’t stay humid enough I think, though I’m looking into a humidifier.

All tips appreciated!

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## 2 comments

### ObsessedLeafLover🌿✨ commented on 2026-05-15

I don’t know much about this type of plant, but the pot looks too big for it now. I would try planting it in a much smaller pot.

#### Ryan replied on 2026-05-15

It started out big! It slowly died off over the course of months and now it’s finally reshooting after maybe a week and half of the covered period. I’m scared to repot tbh.

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