haarlemsdagbladFeb 26, 2026, 06:00

My houseplant is growing well but getting brown, dry spots on the leaves. What is going wrong?

In his weekly column, Farmer Tom addresses a question from Marian Heeremans regarding her Calathea houseplant, which is developing brown, dry spots on its leaves. Despite the plant showing healthy new growth and receiving regular water and fertilizer, the owner is seeking advice on what might be causing the damage.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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