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title: "My ZZ PLANT has leaves turning color. I only water it according to…"
description: "My ZZ PLANT has leaves turning color. I only water it according to Planta. Help!"
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author: "Betty"
published: "2024-01-12T04:33:54.601Z"
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# My ZZ PLANT has leaves turning color. I only water it according to…

_Posted by Betty on 2024-01-12_

My ZZ PLANT has leaves turning color. I only water it according to Planta. Help!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/su0O0KZzHV--0-xeceseiaAHslUPUNwjHCirQgeuWNI/ab10564a62f64e0aa27f4c688192154d.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### K’s Plants commented on 2024-01-12

I think this is a calathea not a ZZ. They need to be watered a lot more often than ZZ so maybe this is why is it yellowing/browning.

#### Betty replied on 2024-01-12

I think you might be right! Here’s another shot of it with the good leaves. They have a peach fuzz feeling to them. The tab in the pot when I bought it said: RAVEN ZZ. I’m confused now. ☹️

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/su0O0KZzHV--0-xeceseiaAHslUPUNwjHCirQgeuWNI/f8e92e08b6254066a433d89734a05397.webp?size=large)

#### K’s Plants replied on 2024-01-12

Definitely not a raven ZZ, this is my raven it is super dark and different plant entirely. I’m not sure of the exact variety but I think yours is a calathea of some kind.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/e40VeZ8t002z_VdlbqTj7Og0WeubW6efrAGNT-UVhnc/fd01ef9297d1436abb800a504af57b33.webp?size=large)

#### Betty replied on 2024-01-12

Thank you so much 😁

#### Dwool replied on 2024-01-12

Never trust the tabs in the pots unless you know. 😁 People pull those to read them then stick them back in the wrong plant.

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-01-12

Yeah def not a zz plant. Planta identifies it as a velvet Calathea and Calatheas do that to their edges when they get too much lime from tap water. They need distilled water.

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#### Betty replied on 2024-01-12

Thank you. 😊

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-01-12

Also stick your finger in first-second knuckle deep and make sure it’s not wet. If it is, snooze plantas water reminder. It’s a good tool but not perfect.

### Plant Lives Matter commented on 2024-01-12

Oof, that must be tough. Thinking you were buying an easygoing ZZ when you were actually getting a finicky calathea. Just FYI, calatheas typically need a bit more sunlight and water than ZZs. They like their soil to be constantly moist. I’d also recommend creating a humidity tray for it to sit on unless you have a humidifier. Good luck!

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