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title: "Okay I need help. I had a lady throwing a lot of plants away and I’m…"
description: "Okay I need help. I had a lady throwing a lot of plants away and I’m new to few of them but this one in particular I’m struggling with. Can anyone help me…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Roda"
published: "2025-08-25T16:37:52.071039Z"
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# Okay I need help. I had a lady throwing a lot of plants away and I’m…

_Posted by Roda on 2025-08-25_

Okay I need help. I had a lady throwing a lot of plants away and I’m new to few of them but this one in particular I’m struggling with. Can anyone help me please?

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## 2 comments

### Gecko commented on 2025-08-25

Looks like a Calathea, if so…plant in a chunky mix airy mix. Mine is in soil, medium bark chips from pet store \& a bit of fern moss. Do not let dry out. Also likes a Lots of humidity. I have mine on a tray of pebbles and water. I also mist it daily. Low light. Also, NO tap water. Hates chlorine. I use drinking water from water cooler or have used chlorine/chloramine remover (it’s used for fish tanks)

### InkedgirlC commented on 2025-08-26

Definitely a Calathea. They like diffused light and high humidity. Keep it moist but not waterlogged. Cut the wrinkled leaves off. If it’s kept happy it will come back.

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