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title: "Hey Planters! I bought a sad-looking Calathea orbifola last week to…"
description: "Hey Planters! I bought a sad-looking Calathea orbifola last week to try and bring it back to good health. Its new leaf is unfurling but it's quite pale, should…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/MHDCEEvjSYaZAT8jdVgR2w/Y6d2DgbpQfua7fE34okJbw"
community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "MikeNeedsMorePlants"
published: "2024-04-16T16:46:47.154287Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-LWzBLaV5l6nRxSL_4G_JmA3jHTVbU_NyHLK_eXBVJk/TlQPrLZDQKymO_ScthMYpQ.webp?size=large"
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# Hey Planters! I bought a sad-looking Calathea orbifola last week to…

_Posted by MikeNeedsMorePlants on 2024-04-16_

Hey Planters! I bought a sad-looking Calathea orbifola last week to try and bring it back to good health. Its new leaf is unfurling but it's quite pale, should I snip it off to encourage energy use elsewhere or will it brighten up?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/-LWzBLaV5l6nRxSL_4G_JmA3jHTVbU_NyHLK_eXBVJk/TlQPrLZDQKymO_ScthMYpQ.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Heather commented on 2024-04-16

I would. The edges of the new leaf look really crispy, too.

#### MikeNeedsMorePlants replied on 2024-04-16

Will do, thanks for the confirmation

### Sparky🤍plants commented on 2024-04-16

Crispy leaves could be a water issue. I used to use tap water but the plant dosent like the minerals so now I collect and use rainwater in all of my plants!! I hope mine grows this big someday!

### Heather commented on 2024-04-18

Here is a pic of mine. I gave to my grandma this last Sunday though. She got too big for my house. I love calatheas 🪴

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Bov8CDnTM2Q98TT86lrI7OcOPoFIrId7dD63DzvFwdo/Ut5UK_g8RSGq-Yl28vJgCg.webp?size=large)

#### MikeNeedsMorePlants replied on 2024-04-20

She's gorgeous! 🤩

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