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title: "My calatheas leaves are turning yellow/brown. I thought it was due to…"
description: "My calatheas leaves are turning yellow/brown. I thought it was due to too much direct sunlight, so I moved it away from the window. Could there be any other…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Pokasun"
published: "2024-03-28T12:43:55.841151Z"
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# My calatheas leaves are turning yellow/brown. I thought it was due to…

_Posted by Pokasun on 2024-03-28_

My calatheas leaves are turning yellow/brown. I thought it was due to too much direct sunlight, so I moved it away from the window. Could there be any other possibilities? Thanks!

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## 5 comments

### LotsaPots commented on 2024-03-28

Very likely too much sun. Since it’s a tropical plant and used to growing under dense trees, my four calathea are thriving in bright indirect light near a humidifier.

#### Pokasun replied on 2024-03-28

Should I cut these leaves off or is it okay to leave them?

#### Moni16 replied on 2024-03-28

Mine is doing the same do I remove them ?

### Pokasun commented on 2024-03-28

Perfect, thank you!

### LotsaPots commented on 2024-03-28

I usually remove damaged leaves to help the plant focus on growing new healthy ones.

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