Identifying "Chevron Plant" and Solving Yellow Leaf Spots

Mystery Plant: What Is a "Chevron Plant"?

"Chevron plant" is not a standard common name. It may refer to:

• Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' (outdoor perennial, not a houseplant)
• Calathea lancifolia (rattlesnake plant—has chevron-patterned leaves)
• Maranta leuconeura (prayer plant—some cultivars have chevron markings)
• Fittonia (nerve plant—veined patterns)

Diagnosis Requires Identification

Yellow spots starting at leaf edges that turn brown and die can indicate:

• Underwatering / low humidity (Calathea/Maranta)
• Overwatering / root rot
• Fluoride/toxic salts in tap water (Calathea sensitive)
• Spider mite damage
• Fungal leaf spot

Next Steps

1. Email a clear photo of the whole plant and leaf pattern to a horticulturist for ID.
2. Once ID'd, species-specific care can be given.
3. General tip: Use distilled/rainwater for Calathea/Maranta; keep humidity >50%; water when surface is just dry.

Without a positive ID, treatment is guesswork. A photo solves the mystery.