It’s a Calathea. One of the leaves looks mushy. She’s possibly getting too much water. The other leaves have crispy edges though which is indicative of an environment that’s too low humidity. Younger Calathea especially need high humidity (around 60%+, I’d guess) for their leaves to stay in good condition. These are notoriously difficult to care for plants.
She’s not dead yet. If you correct her environment there is still a chance.
sunsetsammy
what kind of water are you using?
TelomereTelemetry
Calathea roseopicta, they’re a bit demanding (but yes, it can be saved). They sunburn easily and are sensitive to chemicals and high mineral content in tap water, so distilled or rainwater is best for them.
I’ve found they’re far happier planted in sphagnum moss. No matter what I did mine was always scraggly looking in potting soil.
moniquejay
this plant took me for a ride. I am not sure what it is about Calathea’s but for the love of god they love to spice up your life with drama. Live, die, live, dry, live die. I had mine for a while before i eventually let it go – I had been keeping it in my bathroom for the skylight and humidity but then it just held onto too much moisture. tried it then on my front porch but by then i think we both knew it was over.
water less than more, when it doubt, dont want at all.
I recommend saving any rain water when possible and using this to water, or if you can place them out in the rain (as long as theyre not already recently watered)
Sometimes i use the water from my dogs paddling pool as well as its from the hose, minimising the use of indoor tap water.
I am currently trying to bring back to life another Calathea we will see how this relationship goes. Sorry this wasnt that helpful i am just venting lol
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It’s a Calathea. One of the leaves looks mushy. She’s possibly getting too much water. The other leaves have crispy edges though which is indicative of an environment that’s too low humidity. Younger Calathea especially need high humidity (around 60%+, I’d guess) for their leaves to stay in good condition. These are notoriously difficult to care for plants.
She’s not dead yet. If you correct her environment there is still a chance.
what kind of water are you using?
Calathea roseopicta, they’re a bit demanding (but yes, it can be saved). They sunburn easily and are sensitive to chemicals and high mineral content in tap water, so distilled or rainwater is best for them.
I’ve found they’re far happier planted in sphagnum moss. No matter what I did mine was always scraggly looking in potting soil.
this plant took me for a ride. I am not sure what it is about Calathea’s but for the love of god they love to spice up your life with drama. Live, die, live, dry, live die. I had mine for a while before i eventually let it go – I had been keeping it in my bathroom for the skylight and humidity but then it just held onto too much moisture. tried it then on my front porch but by then i think we both knew it was over.
water less than more, when it doubt, dont want at all.
I recommend saving any rain water when possible and using this to water, or if you can place them out in the rain (as long as theyre not already recently watered)
Sometimes i use the water from my dogs paddling pool as well as its from the hose, minimising the use of indoor tap water.
I am currently trying to bring back to life another Calathea we will see how this relationship goes. Sorry this wasnt that helpful i am just venting lol