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title: "Hi my Calathea is growing however she has a lot of brown on edges of…"
description: "Hi my Calathea is growing however she has a lot of brown on edges of her leaves. Even a new leaf has the brown on it. I water her now with distilled water…"
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# Hi my Calathea is growing however she has a lot of brown on edges of…

_Publicado por Nanny el 2025-08-14_

Hi my Calathea is growing however she has a lot of brown on edges of her leaves. Even a new leaf has the brown on it.  
I water her now with distilled water because I read they do not like tap water.  
I am following the app’s directions however I am reaching out for human advice. Thank you!

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## 6 comentarios

### Emily comentó el 2025-08-15

Is it possible she’s getting too much direct sunlight at all?

#### Nanny respondió el 2025-08-15

Thanks! She is in a window that is bright not too much direct sunlight. I will try anything to get the leaves from turning brown.

### Phil comentó el 2025-08-15

It could be any of several issues. First would be, could it be a humidity problem? They require high humidity. Second would be soil. Are you letting it dry out about 50% between watering. And soil should be airy, and chunky. Not peat heavy. Just my opinion of what may be causing the problem. My experience is that I have several thriving calatheas.

#### Nanny respondió el 2025-08-15

Thanks! It’s in the same pot I purchased her in. I do let her dry out but maybe too much? I use a soil meter to test it.  
I just changed to the distilled water. She has grown quite a bit since purchase.

### Amie206 comentó el 2025-08-15

How long have you had the plant? Calathea’s can be temperamental and take some trial and error. It’s great you changed to distilled water. If you don’t have a humidifier, I’d get one (or find other ways to increase humidity. I agree with Phil about watering. They don’t like to go all the way dry.

#### Nanny respondió el 2025-08-15

I have had her about 6 months. She is temperamental for sure. Lol I do have a humidifier and will try it. Thanks!

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