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title: "Need help with my calathea orbifolia. Got it at Costco about 2 weeks…"
description: "Need help with my calathea orbifolia. Got it at Costco about 2 weeks ago. Noticed that leaves are starting to get dark brown spots on them. Usually water the…"
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author: "Jowee"
published: "2025-09-06T18:59:09.760175Z"
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# Need help with my calathea orbifolia. Got it at Costco about 2 weeks…

_Posted by Jowee on 2025-09-06_

Need help with my calathea orbifolia. Got it at Costco about 2 weeks ago. Noticed that leaves are starting to get dark brown spots on them. Usually water the plant once a week. Not sure if I should repot since it’s so crowded under.

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## 4 comments

### Phil commented on 2025-09-06

Don’t rely on a schedule for watering. The plant should be watered when it needs to be watered. And that will vary depending on the season. As for the brown spots, best guess is it doesn’t like your tap water. Calatheas need distilled water. Not bottled spring water either. It’s not the same as distilled water.

#### Jowee replied on 2025-09-06

Do you think I need to repot considering how crowded it is in the bottom

#### Phil replied on 2025-09-06

I think the pot size is fine.  
Just an FYI I bought one a couple months ago and placed it in semi hydro. It is thriving. I’m experimenting with changing over a few plants to semi hydro. Your plant looks very healthy. It’s just the brown spots that are a problem.

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### Dory commented on 2025-09-06

Calatheas are thirsty little beauties. Definitely check the soil and water when it tells you it’s thirsty not when the app says

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