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juju

Over water? :(

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  1. PlantMum

    This has happened before to mine too, I’m hoping someone on here has advice :(

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    • Plant Father

      do you water with chlorinated tap water? if so, see my reply below for a remedy for your plant

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    • juju

      ’ I only use filtered or rain water, I repotted it a couple weeks ago and the roots looked great there are also 3 new leaves that look good so I don’t think it’s root rot, and it’s in a well draining soil mix… My bet is I either overwatered or maybe too much fertilizer?? 🥲 Not sure what to do… I removed the yellow leaves and Im gonna let it dry completely before I water again… not sure if it could be something else…

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  2. Plant Father

    do you use chlorinated tap water for this plant? if so i’d recommend filtering and treating your tap water first with some aquarium water conditioner. i use that or rainwater but many people will recommend distilled water as well. these plants are really sensitive to excess chemicals and minerals in their soil so the purer the water the better; i’d recommend flushing the soil thoroughly once the top 1/2” or so has dried. always wait for the topsoil to dry before watering again to prevent rot. also, it’s worth noting that your plant is definitely not getting enough light in its current spot, those long stems are it stretching for more light

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    • juju

      I dont’ I only use filteres or rain water as I know how they hate minerals… I am thinking I either over watered or maybe too much fertilizer?? 🥲 Not sure what to do… I removed the yellow leaves and Im gonna let it dry completely before I water again… not sure if it could be something else?? I don’t think it’s root rot cuz the three newer leaves at the top look perfect , and I repotted it recently about 1-2 weeks ago and checked the roots were perfect… its also planted it a well draining soil ..

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    • Plant Father

      filtering tap water usually leaves some amount of chlorine in the water. you need to treat it with an aquarium water conditioner to break down the remaining chlorines, otherwise your plant will show symptoms of chlorine sensitivity like in the photos. i don’t recommend waiting for the soil to dry completely, as calathea are very thirsty plants and would prefer watering as soon as the top inch of soil is dry.

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