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title: "Heeelllllppppp! My husband got me this plant for Valentine’s Day and…"
description: "Heeelllllppppp! My husband got me this plant for Valentine’s Day and it does not love it here. 😭 at first I thought it was a watering issue, it’s in a self…"
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# Heeelllllppppp! My husband got me this plant for Valentine’s Day and…

_Geplaatst door Plants op 2024-06-27_

Heeelllllppppp! My husband got me this plant for Valentine’s Day and it does not love it here. 😭 at first I thought it was a watering issue, it’s in a self watering pot (with a wick). But now I’m thinking it’s a sunlight or humidity problem. I’ve moved it to the bathroom in hopes that it will enjoy more humidity and lower light. Any help is appreciated

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## 5 reacties

### Miranda reageerde op 2024-06-27

How close is it to the window? How much sun? It looks like a bit of humidity problems… I am not super familiar with this plant, but does Planta state it likes more sun or less?

### Lisa\_starch\_bishop reageerde op 2024-06-27

Calathea are notoriously difficult plants. They are finicky and I’ve never had luck. Having said that, may be a humidity issue. I would try adding a pebble tray to increase humidity.

#### Plants antwoordde op 2024-06-28

I’m definitely going to try to increase humidity

### Miss K reageerde op 2024-06-27

Ohhhh this plant is my arch nemesis 😂 good luck!!! 🤞🏼

#### Plants antwoordde op 2024-06-28

Thank you 😅

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