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title: "Anyone had a Calathea plant? This is my first. The edges of the…"
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# Anyone had a Calathea plant? This is my first. The edges of the…

_Publié par Cathy’s Plants le 2023-06-06_

Anyone had a Calathea plant? This is my first. The edges of the leaves have been curling like this for a few weeks. Someone suggested it could be the hard water in our area, so I have switched to distilled. Any other thoughts?

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## 14 commentaires

### KelOlivi a commenté le 2023-06-06

They are fussy plants and can do this when in shock or when underwatered.

#### Cathy’s Plants ha respondido el 2023-06-06

Have you had these fussy beauties before?

#### Cathy’s Plants ha respondido el 2023-06-06

I moved her to a part sun window - hoping.

#### KelOlivi ha respondido el 2023-07-01

Hi, yes I have three prayer plants although I’ll probably not be too much help since I grow mine in leca which is pretty uncommon.

### Jeff a commenté le 2023-06-06

These are very fussy plants. I lost mine a few months ago to spider mites, and the leaves began curling in… not saying you have them, just another reason for the leaves to curl. Be sure to inspect your plant for any signs of webbing near the leaf base and the stem.

### Plantsarelife a commenté le 2023-06-06

Ugh Calatheas are beautiful especially the pinstripes Calathea (the one you have) I want one so bad but I am too nervous to kill it

#### Plantsarelife ha respondido el 2023-06-06

Hope yours makes a recovery

### Linn a commenté le 2023-06-06

Mine is doing the same thing. I think my air is too dry.

#### Cathy’s Plants ha respondido el 2023-06-06

So more misting?

#### Dee ha respondido el 2023-06-06

I live in Phoenix, land of the scorching sun. I cannot keep a Calathea going, it’s too dry. I need a mini greenhouse. My next wish… ☺️

#### Falcon ha respondido el 2023-06-06

A humidifier is the better way to go for consistent humidity. Misting can cause dust buildup, or mold issues on some plants.

#### RookieGrower ha respondido el 2023-06-11

I have a calathea too. Finicky plant. Maybe use a humidifier once or twice a week for 6 hours at a time? Seemed to help most of my plants.

### Chrissy a commenté le 2023-06-07

I only water mine with rain water and mist with rain water often. I have it in a shady area on my porch and it helps. Like everyone said, these guys are buttholes. They with start to look dry or underwatered with the slightest change in condition.

#### Cathy’s Plants ha respondido el 2023-06-07

The guy at the plant store said to water with distilled water - I don’t have much access to rain water. Trying it! Thank you!

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