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title: "Any idea what might be causing this? The leaves are fading and…"
description: "Any idea what might be causing this? The leaves are fading and getting these weird dry spots. The photos I have a rattlesnake plant right next to her and he’s…"
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community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "Ada"
published: "2024-07-07T02:16:53.18906Z"
language: "en"
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# Any idea what might be causing this? The leaves are fading and…

_Posted by Ada on 2024-07-07_

Any idea what might be causing this? The leaves are fading and getting these weird dry spots. The photos I have a rattlesnake plant right next to her and he’s really well. And yes, that is a fireplace behind her but we never use it and the chute is closed so there is no noticeable draft.

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## 4 comments

### Swamp Witch commented on 2024-07-07

Spider mites

#### Ada replied on 2024-07-07

Oh my gosh! You’re right! Ugh! Treating with neem oil now!

#### Ada replied on 2024-07-07

Thank you! I can’t believe I didn’t see them! Luckily it was a pretty small infestation so I’ll keep an eye on them but I have high hopes she’ll recover.

#### Swamp Witch replied on 2024-07-07

90% of the time when I see people having issues with their calatheas it’s spider mites. Hate those suckers!

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