Thanks for the advice Stressbaby and Mikesid! I moved it to the north side of the house for now and in a slightly more sheltered location. The variety is called Hipolito. I haven't been able to locate much info on this variety and the Pine Island site didn't offer a whole lot of info, nor did the employee I spoke to. Anyways, I'm sure it got some shock between the bright sun and the wind. I think it is a full size variety. I'll give you guys an update in a few days if it comes around. Meanwhile, does anyone have any suggestions on a potting media that works good for these guys? I'm thinking of growing it with more organic methods. Timmy

I have that Calathea as well, beautiful plant. Calathea "opens up" for daytime and "closes" at night. Mine moves most when it gets alot of water. I am curious what others will say about the spots. My plant also has a few small round spots like yours but I have no idea what they are. I thought maybe leftover marks after my long battle with mites or maybe a small sunburn caused by careless misting... They do not spread though, so I'm not that worried, but it would be good to know how to avoid it. For watering I usually use tap water as well, just not straight from the tap. If possible, I let the water stay in a can overnight before I use it for watering. I don't know if that is good or necessary but my Calathea is doing fine and I have it for 2 years. I definitely agree on the drainage hole. A pot with a hole is a must.

All succulents benefit from well draining mix; I don't even use any soil. But as Kara suggested, you could And they benefit from lots of light, some may not care for strongest sun but light is important. But if plant is moved from less light suddenly to strong sunlight, they burn. I have fuzzies that spend summer in sunlight, but they get acclimatized to it. Here is Doris Taylor outdoors, in full sun (sorry, I can't find better photo); poted in a mix of grit, perlite and some turface:It bloomed in February (under lights during winter):If the peat is hydrophobic, water will just slide over it and drain out, making one to think that it is draining well ..."but the other plants I have with the same soil drain very fast"... But plants roots may not be getting any moisture.

To me it looks like it got wet enough to damage some roots. Dry leaves due to lack of water go tan and crispy for me, turning black after this, is not what I have seen in my experience If the plant is growing new growth the roots have overcome and you will be fine. Trim off the unsightly tips and good luck.