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Any advice for my calathea? Shes got some brown/yellow tips, and is starting to get a bit droopy. I’ve only had her for a couple of weeks now and wasn’t in the best condition when I originally got her

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  1. Spencer

    Maybe move her somewhere less sunny. Mine hates direct sunlight and is very picky lol I’ve had a hard time with mine not turning brown & growing full

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    • Grey

      Okay! I usually put it in a darker spot just moved it for the picture, but I will keep an eye on how much sunlight it’s getting

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    • Spencer

      Hmm maybe it’s upset about the lack of light then? They are SO particular! It took me 6 months to even find a spot my calatheas would grow happily 😂 I placed mine on a shelf in a partially sunny area and it’s growing out now. Also, make sure to water it with distilled water; apparently they only like that

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    • Grey

      Haha oh jeez, and sounds good thank you so much!

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  2. Plant Father

    calathea appreciate lots of light actually, as long as it isn’t too harsh. long stems mean the plant isn’t getting enough light. what kind of water are you using for this plant? chlorinated tap water causes symptoms like these. i’d recommend filtering and treating your tap water with some aquarium water conditioner, using rainwater, or if you have access, try used fish tank water

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    • Grey

      I’ve just been using tap water from the sink, so maybe I could try britta water?

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    • Plant Father

      i’d definitely recommend you start using the filtered water instead for now. i’d suggest pouring the filtered water into your watering can and adding a drop of aquarium water conditioner (i use api brand) per gallon of water. the pitcher filter will remove a fair amount of minerals and chlorine but typically there’s still some chlorine in the filtered water, which is why i suggest using the water conditioner— it’ll dissolve any remaining chlorines. once the top 1/2” or so of soil has dried, pour lots and lots of purer water over top and it will help the chlorines and excess minerals in the soil drain away

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    • Grey

      Thank you so much!

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