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title: "I think this lady might be beyond saving, but figured I’d post here…"
description: "I think this lady might be beyond saving, but figured I’d post here as a long shot! We picked up a calathea medallion a few weeks ago that was doing great, but…"
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# I think this lady might be beyond saving, but figured I’d post here…

_Geplaatst door Reigan op 2025-03-14_

I think this lady might be beyond saving, but figured I’d post here as a long shot! We picked up a calathea medallion a few weeks ago that was doing great, but has almost immediately gone down hill in the last week or two. I checked with Planta’s diagnosis and it said it was over watered, so I repotted into fresh new chunky soil and have it in a east facing window, near a humidifier, and she has not revived even a bit. Photos of her original state and current state 😭

![Bijlage 1 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qssoZxQTrm_eaF7dAc1NvkvDFXz4ay-9ugCyIdnfFV4/EhZviI57RCqKQVAGpOROEQ.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 2 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qssoZxQTrm_eaF7dAc1NvkvDFXz4ay-9ugCyIdnfFV4/kNIh1h3vQxeJjJ_2_ibdwA.webp?size=large)

![Bijlage 3 van 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/qssoZxQTrm_eaF7dAc1NvkvDFXz4ay-9ugCyIdnfFV4/V_W7LwN7SCCkE1MVYjPkfQ.webp?size=large)

## 6 reacties

### Coop reageerde op 2025-03-15

I don’t have any advice but same thing happened to me when I brought mine home. It had three leaves so I cut off the two that looked the worse and now two new ones have grown in. I did repot it when I brought it home so I assumed the disturbance caused the dying.

### Hallie reageerde op 2025-03-15

I also had this problem when I first got my calathea. I first brought it home and placed it directly in the window. The leaves got very dry and what I think was sun damaged so I moved it out of the window. Now she is thriving. Definitely give her time. Make sure to water with filtered water as calatheas are very picky.

#### Reigan antwoordde op 2025-03-15

Yea, I’ve been using distilled water (my husband printed me those cute little blue bubbly stakes to put in all my plants that need distilled water!) I think I’m going to try to take another look at the roots to see if there’s any root rot I missed and hope for the best! Thanks everyone 🙏🏻

#### Buffy antwoordde op 2025-03-16

Blue bubbly stakes! What a great idea.. better than my index card idea🪴

### fuey reageerde op 2025-03-15

I’ve never owned one, but I’ve heard Calathea’s are as dramatic, if not more, than Alocasias.

#### Reigan antwoordde op 2025-03-15

I would have to agree! We have several alocasias that we’ve had no issues with growing (and a few other calatheas) but this is our second medallion calathea and we just can’t seem to find what works for them!

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