Got it about two weeks ago. The soil has been kept moist by watering in the sink and letting it drain completely. It’s under a grow light for most of the day.
I couldn’t tell you what it is, but it’s not a golden pothos. It might be in too big of a pot, maybe check the roots and make sure they arent rotting?
nikakawaiipotato
Well uhm I don’t think it’s a Pothos to begin with😂 looks like a calathea
WirelessBugs
Well first things first, not a pothos. I had one of those but I killed it.
Potential_Cod1195
Should this plant want more humid air?
belvioloncelle
Given the yellowing you might be overwatering it.
I have no other advice – I’ve killed every calathea I’ve bought. Go get a real pothos.
Unknown_artist12
This is not a pothos! This is a type of variegated arrowroot, they’re more closely related to prayer plants not pothos. These are in the Marantaceae family not the Araceae family. If it has a good day/night cycle and is allowed to dry out between waterings, id begin looking for pests and maybe root issues. These plants are generally really temperamental so they can be a bit hard to keep alive. Do you have a humidity reader for the room it’s in?
Emotional_Deodorant
The leaf coloration and browning would suggest overwatering.
MarlenHamsic
Holt shit I thought I was in hpcj
DwightandAngela4ever
Not a pothos as others have said! I’m sure this is a calathea of some sort. They can be finicky. Did you repot it when you got it? Or did it come in that pot? It looks like too big of a pot, and I’m going to assume you’re overwatering it.
These guys don’t like tap water, especially if yours has a lot of chlorine or minerals in the water. They also enjoy humidity.
I’ve killed almost every calathea I’ve owned however the prayer plant I got in March is thriving, I’ve been giving her distilled water, and fertilizing once a month. I also bottom water it, making sure no water touches the leaves.
I’d also do a thorough check for pests such as thrips or spider mites as I find calatheas can attract them.
nj0sephine
Well to start, this is definitely not a pothos. It’s a type of plant from the calathea family, specifically the species ctenanthe lubbersiana. I have a feeling the direct light might be harming it. I would YouTube this one. It’s considered a harder plant.
4stdragon
that my friend, is a calathea, but dont fret on your mistake! they thrive on the suffering of their caretakers and at the slightest misstep they infact choose death
BossMareBotanical
Totally wasn’t expecting this to be legit.. 🤣
JaniPar1
Not a pothos. It reminds me of a variegated ginger plant but I’m new to plant identification.
Chmurka57
That’s ctenanthe golden mosaic
Demilurii
This seems to look like mostly a humidity problem (which imo is one of the more annoying issues if you live in a dry place)
When the leaf crisps from the end it usually need more humidity, if it’s yellowing from the base it’s usually being overwatered, and if it’s drying from the base then it’s not enough water
That’s how I tend to diagnose leaf death minus the occasional dropped leaf from being old and growing new leaves
Hope this helps 😀
tab_tab_tabby
That’s Cteanthe Brazillian Snow.
Only water with rain or distilled water.
crying2emoji5
Omg lol 😂 Well, a humidifier really helped my prayer plant, but I am not sure if a caletha needs as much ambient humidity
Odd-Blood4362
It’s just a tantrum cos you keep getting it’s name right
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I couldn’t tell you what it is, but it’s not a golden pothos. It might be in too big of a pot, maybe check the roots and make sure they arent rotting?
Well uhm I don’t think it’s a Pothos to begin with😂 looks like a calathea
Well first things first, not a pothos. I had one of those but I killed it.
Should this plant want more humid air?
Given the yellowing you might be overwatering it.
I have no other advice – I’ve killed every calathea I’ve bought. Go get a real pothos.
This is not a pothos! This is a type of variegated arrowroot, they’re more closely related to prayer plants not pothos. These are in the Marantaceae family not the Araceae family. If it has a good day/night cycle and is allowed to dry out between waterings, id begin looking for pests and maybe root issues. These plants are generally really temperamental so they can be a bit hard to keep alive. Do you have a humidity reader for the room it’s in?
The leaf coloration and browning would suggest overwatering.
Holt shit I thought I was in hpcj
Not a pothos as others have said! I’m sure this is a calathea of some sort. They can be finicky. Did you repot it when you got it? Or did it come in that pot? It looks like too big of a pot, and I’m going to assume you’re overwatering it.
These guys don’t like tap water, especially if yours has a lot of chlorine or minerals in the water. They also enjoy humidity.
I’ve killed almost every calathea I’ve owned however the prayer plant I got in March is thriving, I’ve been giving her distilled water, and fertilizing once a month. I also bottom water it, making sure no water touches the leaves.
I’d also do a thorough check for pests such as thrips or spider mites as I find calatheas can attract them.
Well to start, this is definitely not a pothos. It’s a type of plant from the calathea family, specifically the species ctenanthe lubbersiana. I have a feeling the direct light might be harming it. I would YouTube this one. It’s considered a harder plant.
that my friend, is a calathea, but dont fret on your mistake! they thrive on the suffering of their caretakers and at the slightest misstep they infact choose death
Totally wasn’t expecting this to be legit.. 🤣
Not a pothos. It reminds me of a variegated ginger plant but I’m new to plant identification.
That’s ctenanthe golden mosaic
This seems to look like mostly a humidity problem (which imo is one of the more annoying issues if you live in a dry place)
When the leaf crisps from the end it usually need more humidity, if it’s yellowing from the base it’s usually being overwatered, and if it’s drying from the base then it’s not enough water
That’s how I tend to diagnose leaf death minus the occasional dropped leaf from being old and growing new leaves
Hope this helps 😀
That’s Cteanthe Brazillian Snow.
Only water with rain or distilled water.
Omg lol 😂 Well, a humidifier really helped my prayer plant, but I am not sure if a caletha needs as much ambient humidity
It’s just a tantrum cos you keep getting it’s name right