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title: "I got this golden mosaic plant from heinens back in April/may and…"
description: "I got this golden mosaic plant from heinens back in April/may and it’s been a downhill battle I have no idea what’s wrong with my plant and any advice to help…"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Evelyn"
published: "2024-06-26T18:10:08.142525Z"
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# I got this golden mosaic plant from heinens back in April/may and…

_Posted by Evelyn on 2024-06-26_

I got this golden mosaic plant from heinens back in April/may and it’s been a downhill battle

I have no idea what’s wrong with my plant and any advice to help save my plant would be really appreciated

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## 7 comments

### Mads commented on 2024-06-26

Plants in the Calathea family can be tough. The yellow would suggest overwatering. The brown leaf tip may be lack of humidity. These plants are happiest near a humidifier.

How much light does the plant receive? Curling leaves may be from too intense light, or direct sunlight.

#### Evelyn replied on 2024-06-26

It was receiving direct evening and morning light for maybe an hour a each day and I looked into the brown leaves and moved it out of the sun so it’s been in a shadier spot for about a week  
I’ve been letting the soil dry out about half way between waterings

### Mara commented on 2024-06-27

Try backing off with the water until about 80% or so dry. Don’t wait too long though. The leaves will tell you when it’s thirsty by curling. Mine likes medium to bright indirect light. Are you using tap water?

#### Evelyn replied on 2024-06-27

Yeah I’ve been using tap water I did read that they can be weird about that

#### Mara replied on 2024-06-27

Try using filtered water, rainwater or a tap water conditioner you can purchase on Amazon.  
I’ve stopped using straight tap and it has made a big difference (little to no brown tips).. I’m sure others may have a different experience.

It actually took us a while to get along. I was like, ok you’re annoying so I’m gonna put you here where you get good light and you decide what you want to do. I think it agreed with me. 😂

#### Evelyn replied on 2024-06-27

I’m gonna try this! Thank you so much!

#### Mara replied on 2024-06-27

No problem! I think it’s worth mentioning that ctenanthe lubersiana like all marantaceae family are susceptible to spider mites. She got spider mites last year so I do carefully tilt the pot shower its leaves with every watering. It’s an extra step but worth it. Good luck! 💚

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