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title: "My Calathea Rattlesnake hasn’t been doing so hot lately. Her leaves…"
description: "My Calathea Rattlesnake hasn’t been doing so hot lately. Her leaves are getting crispy at the edges and I’m not quite sure how to fix this problem. I have a…"
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author: "ellie"
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# My Calathea Rattlesnake hasn’t been doing so hot lately. Her leaves…

_Geplaatst door ellie op 2024-07-28_

My Calathea Rattlesnake hasn’t been doing so hot lately. Her leaves are getting crispy at the edges and I’m not quite sure how to fix this problem. I have a plant humidifier, but I’m not sure if it’s useful or not. She has put out a couple new leaves recently, and it’s just some of the older ones are slightly browning. Any ideas?

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## 4 reacties

### Nat reageerde op 2024-07-28

It could be the type of water you use. Calatheas for some reason do not like tap water (maybe the chemicals). Try using distilled water

#### Nat antwoordde op 2024-07-28

Also maybe how much light its getting

### eatyacarbs reageerde op 2024-07-28

I would collect \& use rainwater over distilled. The cost really adds up.

It’s almost certainly chemicals — I water mine with tap, but I have a well. Minerals sometimes, but no chlorine.

Bright indirect with a splash of morning sun works well for mine

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/437cvweqbki9dm3WGwIgPKYbWJm3edDRYD1cwUaz2Sw/GvHcSW1PSBS3v3IszC5_Hw.webp?size=large)

### YinDeezy reageerde op 2024-07-28

Well draining soil mix, humidity at 50% if possible, water with rain, distilled or tap water treated with aquarium conditioner. I use API stress coat. 2-3 drops per gallon.

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