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title: "I saw changes to my Rattlesnake plant after my cats decided that they…"
description: "I saw changes to my Rattlesnake plant after my cats decided that they would use the leaves as chew toys… I noticed that she has been drying up quicker than…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jay"
published: "2024-08-16T16:52:48.88337Z"
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# I saw changes to my Rattlesnake plant after my cats decided that they…

_Posted by Jay on 2024-08-16_

I saw changes to my Rattlesnake plant after my cats decided that they would use the leaves as chew toys… I noticed that she has been drying up quicker than before. What could be the issue?

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## 3 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-08-16

drying out more quickly than usual indicates it might like a repot

#### Jay replied on 2024-08-16

Ohh!!! I will look into it! Thanks for your pearls of wisdom!

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-08-16

good luck! these are the least fussy of all the calatheas in my experience so it should be straightforward

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