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title: "I found it at the clearance section at Lowe’s. I’m not sure how to…"
description: "I found it at the clearance section at Lowe’s. I’m not sure how to fix it. It definitely needs a repotting but this is the first time I’ve a plant like this…"
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author: "Patricia"
published: "2025-05-23T23:02:23.316879Z"
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# I found it at the clearance section at Lowe’s. I’m not sure how to…

_Posted by Patricia on 2025-05-23_

I found it at the clearance section at Lowe’s. I’m not sure how to fix it. It definitely needs a repotting but this is the first time I’ve a plant like this one. I believe it’s call a rose painted Calathea? Any suggestions to bring her back to health?

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## 5 comments

### zollol commented on 2025-05-24

Big chop… if the roots are fine, thats the only way. If anything, the plant will love it!

### Dondoo52 commented on 2025-05-24

Make sure she has good roots and no pests. If that is good, repot it in a soil mix containing peat as they like to be moist and place it where it gets indirect sunlight. Direct sun is a no-no!

### Mugsy commented on 2025-05-24

Agree with everyone. I think a good pruning, removing all those damaged and dry leaves, and potentially a new, well draining soil mix. This plant also thrives in a lot of humidity so by humidifier or in a room that gets good humidity like my bathroom or kitchen.

### Patricia commented on 2025-05-26

Do I chop it all the way down or do I leave some stem?

### Dondoo52 commented on 2025-05-26

I only see one or two leaves that I would remove completely. The scars don’t seem to be taking away from the plant so I would leave those alone. You could maybe trim away some of the dry edges if they bother you but she is a rescue and will have blemishes until she grows them out.

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