Please help, shall I remove the discoloured leaves ? Do...
5ft to light, indirect
Last watered 2 months ago
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I have the same variation, same size and same size pot, and had something similar happen recently. I gave mine a little more light and repotted it. The completely brown leaves I removed. As the thinner green leaves started to really turn, I picked those too. And if you have leaves dying that haven't unrolled, I just kept slipping off the dead tissue. Now mine has new growth
What kind of soil is it in? If it is in the nursery soil that it came in, it is likely retaining too much moisture. Dense nursery soil is also notorious for causing root rot, which could account for the yellowing leaves. Careful because calathea are finicky about their roots being disturbed, but I would suggest that you check for necrotic tissue (brown and mushy rather than firm and cream colored). Cut off any necrotic tissue and affected leaves. Soak the good leaves in dilute hydrogen peroxide and repot into something more well draining. In the future, water according to a moisture meter, chopstick, or pot weight. The specific microenviromment of your plant has far too many variables for an algorithm to account for.
All the information already provided is spot on…I got this from Google : The yellowing and browning leaves on your prayer plant could be caused by several factors, including:
Underwatering: Prayer plants prefer consistently moist but not soggy soil. Yellow leaves can be a sign of underwatering, which can eventually turn brown and crispy.
Low humidity: These plants thrive in humid conditions. Brown leaf edges are an early warning sign of a lack of humidity.
Too much sun: Prayer plants prefer medium to bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves.
Water quality: Some sources suggest that hard water can cause mineral buildup on the leaves, which may contribute to browning or spotting. 🪴I would also suggest to bottom water your prayer plant. I just started with a new one because the last one and I was told to let it sit in a bowl of water with all the things I put in like fertilizer and gnat drops and let it sit for 20-30 minutes then drip a bit and let it be. The last one I had I used to water from the top and the gent at the nursery said to do the bottom watering and it worked. Oh! And be careful or drafts especially cold. That will get them to be very angry!
Underwatering: Prayer plants prefer consistently moist but not soggy soil. Yellow leaves can be a sign of underwatering, which can eventually turn brown and crispy.
Low humidity: These plants thrive in humid conditions. Brown leaf edges are an early warning sign of a lack of humidity.
Too much sun: Prayer plants prefer medium to bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves.
Water quality: Some sources suggest that hard water can cause mineral buildup on the leaves, which may contribute to browning or spotting. 🪴I would also suggest to bottom water your prayer plant. I just started with a new one because the last one and I was told to let it sit in a bowl of water with all the things I put in like fertilizer and gnat drops and let it sit for 20-30 minutes then drip a bit and let it be. The last one I had I used to water from the top and the gent at the nursery said to do the bottom watering and it worked. Oh! And be careful or drafts especially cold. That will get them to be very angry!
I remove any yellowing leaves, to let the good leaves get those nutrients. This is an old picture and it’s doubled in size. I water it as directed on this app as well
