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Calathea / Acer help

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  • 23-06-2019 12:32pm
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    D12C
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭


    Hi there,

    Just wondering if anyone can help with 2 issues I’m having. Firstly, my calathea seems to be losing its vibrancy. Should I move it’s location? I’m not sure it’s in direct sunlight, but it’s in a very bright location.

    Secondly, my Acer’s leaves are browning? It’s in an enclosed garden so the wind isn’t very strong, but there is some exposure alright I suppose. It’s watered frequently enough. There’s a green acer beside it and it’s not having the same issues.

    Thanks in advance.

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    #2
    standardg60
    Registered Users Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭standardg60


    Over watering would actually be my first suspicion for both, check the compost is dry throughout before you water.


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    Day Lewin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,647 ✭✭✭Day Lewin


    Calathea really loves humidity. Surrounded by other plants, and regular gentle watering.

    Being out on their own in a bright, dry location really wouldn't suit a Calathea!

    My houseplant book says they're only really happy in a terrarium: not strictly true but the principles are a helpful guide.


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    macraignil
    Registered Users Posts: 3,442 ✭✭✭macraignil


    Not growing any calathea so not sure about what might be wrong with that but I have a red leaved acer that has very similar browning on some of the leaves. I put it down to just a touch of frost damage from a few weeks back. I have mine growing in the ground and it never gets watered so I don't think the marks on the one I have could be related to over watering.


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