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DowntoEarth
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I think some of the leaves of these plants are beautiful, so many patterns! I'm thinking of getting one maybe, but I don't know very much about them.

Any advise on growing them inside would be appreciated!
Thank you!

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i have one that i've had a year, and the only thing i would tell you for sure is that you need to keep it evenly moist.
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Thanks for the watering tip Jiffy!

Does the low humidity burn the leaf tips up at all on yours, like what can happen to many prayer plants?
That's the reason I stopped buying them, although I still like them....

Do you happen to have a picture of your Calathea?

Thanks again!
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i don't have a pic. and yes, low humidity will burn them, just like prayer plants. they are a lot alike.

that is one reason i like my calathea!
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Thank you!
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