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title: "This maranta is in bad shape. I repotted it a month ago and it didn’t…"
description: "This maranta is in bad shape. I repotted it a month ago and it didn’t help. I’ve tried the greenhouse and other light conditions. Today I realized it has some…"
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author: "Leafmealone"
published: "2023-05-12T13:28:26.462Z"
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# This maranta is in bad shape. I repotted it a month ago and it didn’t…

_Geplaatst door Leafmealone op 2023-05-12_

This maranta is in bad shape. I repotted it a month ago and it didn’t help. I’ve tried the greenhouse and other light conditions. Today I realized it has some spots on it so I used systemic insect control on the soil and neem oil on the leaves. Does anyone have any idea what is wrong or any suggestions?

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8vY432zXXCe90mTMCtilTRWWmDsY6ekbVKRVoo7hR8Q/1d9dae9819ac42c293ca371d1c543f95.webp?size=large)

## 3 reacties

### Kels reageerde op 2023-05-13

What kind of water are you using? And have you given it any fertilizer?

#### Leafmealone antwoordde op 2023-05-13

I’m just using tap water😬 I use fish fertilizer on most of my plants and it works great. I have a red maranta that’s doing amazing. Should I use purified or distilled instead?

#### Kels antwoordde op 2023-05-13

Marantas don’t really like tap water due to fluoride/chlorine in the water. It can kill them. I would recommend distilled water or rain water. The first thing I thought when I saw the pic is a water issue. So just try something besides tap water and make sure the soil stays moist. They are horribly picky about being too wet or dry.

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