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title: "Hello! I recently purchased a striped calathea because of the…"
description: "Hello! I recently purchased a striped calathea because of the beautiful pink present on the leaves, however, after about having it for a little over 2 weeks…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/MHDCEEvjSYaZAT8jdVgR2w/XBniLPcUYk99aEp26fZ8pv"
community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "Sabrina Knoll"
published: "2025-05-24T14:21:55.283327Z"
language: "en"
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# Hello! I recently purchased a striped calathea because of the…

_Posted by Sabrina Knoll on 2025-05-24_

Hello! I recently purchased a striped calathea because of the beautiful pink present on the leaves, however, after about having it for a little over 2 weeks now I’ve noticed these white “sacs” (?) on the top of the soil? I see 2 of them. In addition, (as you can see in the photo) some mushrooms have popped up in the soil.

This is my first time caring for this plant, so just looking for some direction PLEASE! I loved the way it’s truly a living plant and moves throughout the day and the coloring is beautiful.

Thank you!🪴🤲🏼💚

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/cWcbblaT7ENiprTZYwhnJY7NF198AYQ6G2p5aexVvQw/8uIg6iJ2QM-NeaaeDj_tTA.webp?size=large)

## 1 comment

### Amy commented on 2025-05-30

Mushrooms in the soil suggest the soil is staying a bit too moist. The mushrooms don’t hurt the plant but wet soil could lead to other issues like root rot or attract fungus gnats. Consider changing your watering schedule

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