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title: "The bottom leafs on my calathea are drying out. I’m not sure what to…"
description: "The bottom leafs on my calathea are drying out. I’m not sure what to do"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Abbi 🌱🍄🐛"
published: "2026-06-04T13:24:23.399071Z"
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# The bottom leafs on my calathea are drying out. I’m not sure what to…

_Posted by Abbi 🌱🍄🐛 on 2026-06-04_

The bottom leafs on my calathea are drying out. I’m not sure what to do

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## 4 comments

### Kris commented on 2026-06-04

Hi there. Is your soil wet or dry? When was last time you re-potted and what soil do you use? Where is it positioned in the house?

#### Abbi 🌱🍄🐛 replied on 2026-06-04

I just watered it yesterday so I’m sure it’s wet, I just bought it maybe 2-3 months ago and haven’t repotted it, not exactly sure what soil it’s potted in, and positioned between two windows in my bedroom.

### Kris commented on 2026-06-04

I’d repot it (use the Planta app for advice on soil etc). Remove the dead leaves, check for bugs, and check the roots for signs of rot. I’d also move it off the window sill it might be getting too toasty!

#### Abbi 🌱🍄🐛 replied on 2026-06-05

Thank you!

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