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emma 🪴🌞

i have a calathea that has stopped growing new leaves for the past month or so. i transported it home from college and it has not been happy since. i put it in the bathroom so it can get enough humidity, and there is a window so it’s getting the indirect light it needs. i have trimmed the dead leaves and brown spots shown in the photo. i think i may have overwatered it, but i’m not sure if that would affect its growth. the only other thing i can think of would be to add some fertilizer but other than that i have no idea, so i’d appreciate any suggestions!

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  1. Fern <3

    May be getting too much humidity, and not enough light. It’s probably stressed from the changes in areas.

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    • emma 🪴🌞

      that’s very possible since i take really hot showers lol. thanks for the tip

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  2. Sky

    I agree with the other commentor, the plant is probably just stressed about the environment changing. I would just keep cutting off the dead leaves and if nothing changes, try re-potting/looking at the roots for more information

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    • emma 🪴🌞

      i will probably repot her very soon, that seems smart. thank you!

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  3. Meg

    I have the exact same Calathea that did the same to me and I thought it was me until I learned that apparently Calatheas are super dramatic and often start to die after 6 months. A couple of things I tried- repotted with a good mix soil that had lots of air (coir, perlite, and tropical soil mix) to keep it from getting waterlogged. I also made sure it got enough light and put it near a grow light. Then I changed to distilled water because apparently it’s sensitive to the minerals in tap. All that to say she’s been hanging on to just 1 leaf and it’s been a few weeks since the new regimen and I was about to give up on her, but just noticed new growth today. They are just really temperamental!

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    • emma 🪴🌞

      wow, you may be right because i’ve had her for about 4-5 months now so that may be the case! i have definitely realized that calatheas are drama queens since doing a lot of research on them. thank you for your detailed response!!

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  4. Ayana <3

    Stalking post about Calatheas bc i bought one not knowing how dramatic they are 😩 did it still survive?? I’m going through a similar thing rn

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    • emma 🪴🌞

      it didn’t 😆☹️

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    • emma 🪴🌞

      unless you give it the environment of a rainforest/jungle it’s gonna die ☹️

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    • emma 🪴🌞

      if you love calatheas and want a lower maintenance one i recommend rattlesnake plant. regular humidity and watering it will thrive.

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    • Ayana <3

      Omg thank you and I’m sorry to hear that! 😭 I’m going to try my best!! If it’s going to take me down I’m going out swinging!

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