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title: "Weird sign of progress but this is the first dying leaf on my…"
description: "Weird sign of progress but this is the first dying leaf on my Calathea Freddie that has had the chance to actually turn yellow instead of immediately browning…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "isaiah"
published: "2023-04-23T18:25:12.494Z"
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# Weird sign of progress but this is the first dying leaf on my…

_Posted by isaiah on 2023-04-23_

Weird sign of progress but this is the first dying leaf on my Calathea Freddie that has had the chance to actually turn yellow instead of immediately browning and crisping 🥲 We’re gettin somewhere!

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## 6 comments

### Lisette commented on 2023-04-23

Could be overwatering? Also Calatheas like distilled water. Not sure if this has anything to do with that, but tap water will lead to the crisping.

#### isaiah replied on 2023-04-23

I gave up on this plant for a long while and recently decided to give it better care and it’s showing good signs :) Always use filtered water now and have stopped underwatering it!

#### Lisette replied on 2023-04-23

Also just reread your post and misunderstood what you actually meant 🫠

#### isaiah replied on 2023-04-23

LOL oh you’re so good I phrased it weirdly and it’s definitely not normal to be happy about a yellow leaf 🥴

### Alex commented on 2023-04-24

You love to see it 💛

### Korra32165 commented on 2023-04-25

It might be potassium deficiency, try making banana water with banana peels, and watering it with that water instead. I’m not sure how often that plant needs to be watered, but when you do, try that water instead.

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