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title: "My calathea has been doing really well until its newest growth…"
description: "My calathea has been doing really well until its newest growth started to brown. What could be going on??? I am not overwatering but also not letting it dry…"
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author: "Jenna"
published: "2025-02-06T11:53:09.601375Z"
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# My calathea has been doing really well until its newest growth…

_Geplaatst door Jenna op 2025-02-06_

My calathea has been doing really well until its newest growth started to brown. What could be going on??? I am not overwatering but also not letting it dry completely. It has bright filtered light and a pebble try for humidity. 😵‍💫

(The brown tips on larger leaves were from before I bought it and I haven’t noticed them get any worse)

![Bijlage 1 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/a0YvHr5Rq8XK3530pH4TMHpbR2Hn6csm93_oaOuC4nk/qURhlCtdQoqXzpMuZJjJ-Q.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/a0YvHr5Rq8XK3530pH4TMHpbR2Hn6csm93_oaOuC4nk/IqoYzRfLTfK8IF4e9z0-Qw.webp?size=large)

## 12 reacties

### Jenna reageerde op 2025-02-06

Wondering if i should just chop the leaf off and hope the growth does good.

### Z.Mo reageerde op 2025-02-06

Have you had a chance to look at the root health? I know it’s hard to want to disturb the roots, but you could tell so much from it!

#### Jenna antwoordde op 2025-02-06

Roots were beautiful when I repotted I will check again soon carefully

### Z.Mo reageerde op 2025-02-06

If the new growth was coming in before you bought it, the new environment could be the reason for its yellowing also. I think chopping it and maybe even a fungicide or diluted hydrogen peroxide wipe through could help combat and fungal/pests problems that we can’t see. Hope this helps!

### c.cat reageerde op 2025-02-06

is that new growth or a smaller old one? it looks like an old one based off the position and size of leaves

#### Jenna antwoordde op 2025-02-06

It’s a smaller older leaf but I’m assuming the “newest” growth. Hasn’t grown anything new in the few weeks I’ve had it.

#### c.cat antwoordde op 2025-02-07

if its the oldest leaf, its probably nothing to worry about and is just making room for the new leaves :)

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