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title: "Can anyone tell me what is going on with this pinstriped calathea…"
description: "Can anyone tell me what is going on with this pinstriped calathea plant? I’m following the apps recommendations for watering and misting. Do I need to cut them…"
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# Can anyone tell me what is going on with this pinstriped calathea…

_Pubblicato da Abby il 2024-03-07_

Can anyone tell me what is going on with this pinstriped calathea plant? I’m following the apps recommendations for watering and misting. Do I need to cut them out or will they get better? Thanks

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## 6 commenti

### Planty28 ha commentato il 2024-03-07

Looks like low humidity and possibly drying out too much in between waterings. I would cut them off as they will not get better

#### Abby ha risposto il 2024-03-07

Ok thank you for the advice. I mist them in between waters

#### Planty28 ha risposto il 2024-03-07

Misting may not be enough… I’ve found it never worked for me! If you don’t want to purchase a humidifier try grouping plants near this one or try a pebble tray with water.

### letsfindjoy ha commentato il 2024-03-07

Are you using distilled, filtered, or treated water? Calatheas have a lime sensitivity so you can’t use regular tap water. I use this stuff and it will last forever I just do one tiny drop per gallon jug.

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#### Abby ha risposto il 2024-03-07

I have only used filtered water. Maybe I’ll try distilled? Thank you for the advice

### Noel13 ha commentato il 2024-03-07

Yeah I would get a humidifier if you can

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