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Posted 6M ago by @BraveHope12

Why are the leaves drying at the edges?

Why are the leaves drying at the edges?
1ft to light, indirect
8” pot with drainage
Last watered 11 hours ago
They are drama queens. It might be that the humidity is too low. Sometimes, too high of a mineral content in the water also can have that effect. (E.g. my hard tap water would be a no go for them.) Those are the most likely suspects as far as I know.
A southern exposure and 1ft away from light source is probably too harsh for a Calathea unless you’ve got a curtain or something to filter the light. As @MusicalRedmint already said these plants are drama queens & difficult to keep happy. Humidity, good water (typically not tap water) and plenty of filtered bright light is the key.
@MariansOasis I should explain that my plant is I foot away from patio door to screen porch so no direct sunlight. The last time I watered I used distilled water from the bottom. Thanks for your help.
@MusicalRedmint I didn’t know this lady lived drama. I watered from bottom with distilled water. Thanks for your help. I will continue to treat her as the royalty she is.
Here’s what Leonardo is doing now!