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title: "Could someone please explain why my Cathelea looks so poorly and how…"
description: "Could someone please explain why my Cathelea looks so poorly and how do I remedy this issue."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/dw8ARff5yCyV39ugEKcVpP"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Iris"
published: "2025-10-05T16:43:30.121455Z"
language: "en"
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# Could someone please explain why my Cathelea looks so poorly and how…

_Posted by Iris on 2025-10-05_

Could someone please explain why my Cathelea looks so poorly and how do I remedy this issue.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DZJ2D1NUd8aXxb2Nl_grJkWKQoFATBtqZH0DcSJO7Uw/Tvk_x0NHSYWeVtAQSnIqaw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DZJ2D1NUd8aXxb2Nl_grJkWKQoFATBtqZH0DcSJO7Uw/tVjbePsSTauA1ogjKAk0FA.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### 9s commented on 2025-10-05

more lightttt 🙈

### Yup commented on 2025-10-05

Yup

### happysoxdonkey commented on 2025-10-05

What do you water it with? They do best with filtered or distilled water. You can also add a few drops of fish tank water conditioner.

#### BigGrac replied on 2025-10-05

I second their preference filtered/distilled water. Mine do well with water from my brita!

#### Jillian replied on 2025-10-05

That’s what I use! The Britta filter in my tap :). My caletheas are doing well. \*knock on wood\*.

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