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sallyg said: Hi,
I have had a rufibarba, which I guess this is.
I don't have it anymore which tells me despite being a more tolerant Calathea, it couldn't survive my care- and I have dozens of other houseplants.

The similar shaped ornata (rattlesnake) also took a turn after I divided it- my friend's portion went on to grow and thrive at least a while.

That looks like a tiny pot. I shy away from plants that small as I feel they have very little energy reserve for any challenges they face. But at ten leaves, you would think it was into its energetic 'teenage' years at least.

Hope someone else has (better) advice.

Gina1960 said: Most often Calathea fail because they need more HUMIDITY than the average house can provide. When the leaves start browning and dying the owner thinks it not enough water and then overwaters, making things worse. You can try growing it in either a humidified terrarium or under a cloche.

Thank you for the replies. I was extremely careful not to overwater this Calathea and always used a soil moisture meter before watering. This plant also lives in a high humidity area. Hopefully it will bounce back, but I doubt it.