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I’m just about done with this Calathea Roseopicta. I bought her last September from a big box store thinking she would be easy to care for. I went on a vacation in March and my husband forgot to water her so she got very dry. She lost most of her leaves. I tried nursing her back to health, but she still wasn’t thriving so last month I repotted her. Now she has only five leaves. I checked the care info and she’s in a great location, she’s on a good watering schedule, and I fertilize her as instructed. I don’t get it. Is this a hard plant to care for?

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  1. Potwhileyoupot

    Hi! I had difficulties as well until I decided to repot in a self watering pot. Since then I have had zero issues. Give this a try if you can.

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    • 🪴R😍BIN🪴

      I think that’s a great plan! Thank you. I’ll give it a try!

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  2. happysoxdonkey

    I’m no expert but the leaves that are there still look beautiful.

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    • 🪴R😍BIN🪴

      Thank you. It’s been a long road with this one.

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  3. Dory

    They also do well in semi hydro

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  4. Tee Jay

    Calathea are well known for being high maintenance plants

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    • 🪴R😍BIN🪴

      Ok so I guess it’s not just me. Thanks!

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  5. plantgeek

    if you aren't already, water her with distilled water. calathea's are very, very fussy.

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    • 🪴R😍BIN🪴

      I’m using RO water. Is that ok?

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    • plantgeek

      it should be.

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