---
title: "I have had this plant for a bit that’s never been fully happy but is…"
description: "I have had this plant for a bit that’s never been fully happy but is mostly alright. I had to leave them for three weeks and it got significantly worse and I’m…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/PrW7tB4t70AqkekL5fMtPx"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "nugget"
published: "2026-01-07T20:39:24.583567Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/RPaEncC75C6nYT5tvvGBw2oBwTIgiJLBk0Yr7mYir7E/s-RcKX0FQd608IhBrIegzA.webp?size=large"
---

[Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md)

# I have had this plant for a bit that’s never been fully happy but is…

_Posted by nugget on 2026-01-07_

I have had this plant for a bit that’s never been fully happy but is mostly alright. I had to leave them for three weeks and it got significantly worse and I’m not sure of the best way to take care of it.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/RPaEncC75C6nYT5tvvGBw2oBwTIgiJLBk0Yr7mYir7E/s-RcKX0FQd608IhBrIegzA.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Adaya commented on 2026-01-08

What type of plant is that?

#### nugget replied on 2026-01-08

a calathea i believe

### Amy commented on 2026-01-08

They like bright but defuse light, night humidity and are sensitive to chemicals in the water. Maybe give it a good drink, but not too much, since the foliage is minimal and put it in an indirect bright and humid location. Try distilled water if you are currently using tap water.

#### nugget replied on 2026-01-08

thank you! the pot it was in had good drainage but the plant was completely soaked and kept dripping water for some reason so i repotted it with a better soil and moved it to a brighter location

### Borg Family Plants commented on 2026-01-08

For me Calathea’s are so difficult, I struggled with mine for months. Finally when I was down to about 4 leaves I took it out of soil and put it in lecca, I cannot believe the difference, she is absolutely thriving!

### 🌺 Thai Jade 🌺 commented on 2026-01-08

I was positive I had killed my triostar calathea, and as a last ditch Hail Mary, I decided to place her in my grow tent. I am happy to say as of yesterday she has six new leaves and continues to grow. They need consistent moisture, but good drainage and bright indirect light. I water my Calthea’s and carnivorous plants with RO water only.

---

_Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_