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!
Is it possible she’s getting too much direct sunlight at all?
0 LikesThanks! She is in a window that is bright not too much direct sunlight. I will try anything to get the leaves from turning brown.
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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.
2 LikesThanks! 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.
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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.
0 LikesI 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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