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title: "Any idea of what’s going on with my Silver Band Maranta? 🥺 Shes…"
description: "Any idea of what’s going on with my Silver Band Maranta? 🥺 Shes hanging right in front of an East facing window that gets pretty good light throughout the…"
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community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "ki"
published: "2025-06-17T04:31:29.597359Z"
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# Any idea of what’s going on with my Silver Band Maranta? 🥺 Shes…

_Posted by ki on 2025-06-17_

Any idea of what’s going on with my Silver Band Maranta? 🥺 Shes hanging right in front of an East facing window that gets pretty good light throughout the day, but it’s more so just light coming through the trees outside of the window. Does she maybe need less light?  
I think maybe the pot she’s in doesn’t have enough drainage, so I’ve been considering repotting her \& making sure there’s no root rot. Also, I currently use bottled water to water my plants, not sure if this could be an issue.. Any \& all advice is greatly appreciated!

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## 4 comments

### happysoxdonkey commented on 2025-06-17

I don’t know, but yesterday I was at Ott’s exotic plants and all their plants looked amazing except any of the Calathea with the exception of the rattlesnake plants. I have read that they are difficult divas. Mine are ok so far, but they’re newish. The light mine get is indirect. Is it possible it’s too much bright direct light?

### Jenna commented on 2025-06-17

Yellowing leaves usually means overwatering, and crispy tips can be burnt leaves or lack of humidity. I would definitely check the roots. This plant likes to stay moist. I water mine when the top inch of soil is dry. East window may provide too much direct light. Aim for indirect lighting

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-06-17

Overwatering for sure

### ki commented on 2025-06-17

Thank you guys! I’m going to check the roots and move her to a different location in my house.

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