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title: "My white star calathea has thrips and/or spider mites but is still…"
description: "My white star calathea has thrips and/or spider mites but is still putting out a new shoot. Life, uh, finds a way."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/a9QuPPlwyj1AbuLPGRapwS"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Sarah"
published: "2025-10-27T15:16:21.201951Z"
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# My white star calathea has thrips and/or spider mites but is still…

_Posted by Sarah on 2025-10-27_

My white star calathea has thrips and/or spider mites but is still putting out a new shoot. Life, uh, finds a way.

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## 2 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-10-27

Ekkk and uggg I'm so sorry 😞 but yayy for the new growth!!

#### Sarah replied on 2025-10-27

She can’t decide if she wants to live or die 🤷🏼‍♀️

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