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title: "Hi, My friend just gave me this calathea that needs some tlc. It was…"
description: "Hi, My friend just gave me this calathea that needs some tlc. It was thriving over the summers when outdoors, but has been downhill since coming inside for the…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/UtwOK0ndGuNQAqLnJbhHko"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "John"
published: "2025-01-13T02:15:19.233151Z"
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# Hi, My friend just gave me this calathea that needs some tlc. It was…

_Posted by John on 2025-01-13_

Hi,

My friend just gave me this calathea that needs some tlc. It was thriving over the summers when outdoors, but has been downhill since coming inside for the winter. She’s been watering with tap water, so thinking the hard water is part of the problem and lack of humidity. Also planning to repot as it’s been a year or so. If anyone has other suggestions would love a second opinion! Thanks!

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## 1 comment

### PhiloFox commented on 2025-01-13

probably dry. they like humidity without having WET soil. good luck. lol

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