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title: "I’ve had this calthea for a little less than a year and she’s done…"
description: "I’ve had this calthea for a little less than a year and she’s done pretty well but wondering what is causing these scratch looking marks? Is it normal for the…"
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community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "Shayleigh"
published: "2024-04-25T14:44:41.333823Z"
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# I’ve had this calthea for a little less than a year and she’s done…

_Posted by Shayleigh on 2024-04-25_

I’ve had this calthea for a little less than a year and she’s done pretty well but wondering what is causing these scratch looking marks? Is it normal for the bottom of the leaves to look like this?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EDgWzOEd7r4FV4coEMvgJsBHCLOY_Euut-VeGrLx7lI/EvGn76fFTS252Mt5enpmhA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EDgWzOEd7r4FV4coEMvgJsBHCLOY_Euut-VeGrLx7lI/cf9ZY8UsSFa6HpNRV8TTGg.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Devon commented on 2024-04-25

Mine have that too on my fusion, I just assumed it was damaged before I got it. I’ll have to check the others.

### jessipothos commented on 2024-04-28

Sometimes these damages occur prior to our possession. Although I would check for bugs anywhere from the leaves to stems to soil just in case. I use a magnifying glass since most pests are tiny

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