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PUBLIC CASE · Berlin, AprMILD · Calathea · Lighting
FZ-0407-O

Calathea losing its leaf pattern

Calathea orbifoliaCalathea

LightingBerlin, Apr14 days
Calathea leaves curling slightly near a window.
FIG. 01
Lighting
Calathea orbifolia
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence82%
Recovery14 days
SeverityMILD

DIAGNOSIS

Too much direct light. Calatheas lose pattern contrast under direct sun — a protective response by the chloroplasts.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Move into the room, 1–1.5m away from the window

  2. 02

    Ideal: north-facing window or east-facing with a sheer curtain

  3. 03

    Pattern will start to recover in 2 weeks

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