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title: "got this gorgeous calathea for my bday! i know these are... a…"
description: "got this gorgeous calathea for my bday! i know these are... a challenge but any tips are appreciated!"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "harper"
published: "2026-03-08T19:35:38.988735Z"
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# got this gorgeous calathea for my bday! i know these are... a…

_Posted by harper on 2026-03-08_

got this gorgeous calathea for my bday! i know these are... a challenge but any tips are appreciated!

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## 3 comments

### Auxsman commented on 2026-03-08

Give it around 50% humidity and close to a heater😊 don’t let it get cold or catch any breeze!

### NewlyGardenObsessed commented on 2026-03-08

Also use distilled water. I think my tap water is what killed mine. Happy birthday!

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-03-08

HIGH humidity or will crisp up. Also bright indirect light but NOT direct. Also good luck 😅

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