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title: "Newbie here- I repotted this gal 3 weeks ago and she was fine. We…"
description: "Newbie here- I repotted this gal 3 weeks ago and she was fine. We went out of town last weekend and came back to her dying... I checked the soil and it was a…"
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author: "Alana In The Wild"
published: "2024-03-17T11:20:03.147647Z"
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# Newbie here- I repotted this gal 3 weeks ago and she was fine. We…

_Posted by Alana In The Wild on 2024-03-17_

Newbie here- I repotted this gal 3 weeks ago and she was fine. We went out of town last weekend and came back to her dying... I checked the soil and it was a little moist towards the bottom, not overly though. How do I save her (if possible). Thanks!! 🌱🪴

## 6 comments

### Stephanie Pincheira commented on 2024-03-17

I think calatheas are hard to save

#### Alana In The Wild replied on 2024-03-17

I already struggle to keep any plant alive so not sure what I was thinking lol

### Tantalizea commented on 2024-03-17

Calatheas are finicky. They like high humidity. That’s why it was one of the plants I let go when I moved.

If the leaves still look good, I’d try to save it with a humidifier, and a spot near the window.

#### Alana In The Wild replied on 2024-03-17

There are a few new, healthy looking leaves that are still curled up....rest of them are gone I think. Can I save the new ones somehow?

### whelf commented on 2024-03-18

Calathea are magnets for spider mites as well so I would check the backs of the leaves, trim off the damaged leaves, and treat with dish soap or your chosen pest treatment.  
A humidifier will also help! They love higher humidity!  
Remember that they can grow back! I had to cut all the leaves off mine earlier this year and it’s finally growing again so they are resilient beasts

#### Alana In The Wild replied on 2024-03-20

Thank you!! I trimmed the dead and it's actually rebounding big time 👏 I don't see any bugs but I'll check often

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