How to Grow a Prayer Plant

The prayer plant prefers well-drained soil and requires high humidity to thrive. Prayer plant houseplants should be kept moist, but not soggy. Use warm water and feed prayer plant houseplants every two weeks, from spring through fall, with an all-purpose fertilizer.

Are prayer plants easy to grow?
Why is my prayer plant dying?
Where should I put my prayer plant?
Why is my prayer plant not praying?
Do prayer plants climb?
Do prayer plants like coffee grounds?
Can you overwater prayer plant?
Should I cut the dead leaves off my prayer plant?
How often should Prayer plants be watered?
Are prayer plants hard to care for?
When should I repot my prayer plant?
Why is my prayer plant curling?

Are prayer plants easy to grow?

The Red Prayer Plant is an easy plant—place it in a sunny spot, keep it's soil damp, and mist it's leaves once a week and it will flourish.

Why is my prayer plant dying?

Why do prayer plant leaves turn brown? Prayer plants with brown tips can be caused by low humidity, improper watering, excess fertilizer or even too much sun. Cultural conditions are easy to change and soon your beautiful houseplant will be back to its glossy glory.

Where should I put my prayer plant?

Hang your plant from the ceiling in a west or south facing room. Find a corner where direct light cannot reach the plant and hang it so it gets proper light exposure and grows properly. Proper light exposure results in a prayer plant with rich, green stems and colorful leaves.

Why is my prayer plant not praying?

Your prayer plant may not prayer if: It's not getting enough light. It's getting too much light. It's too wet.

Do prayer plants climb?

Despite sharing many traits with climbing vines, a Prayer Plant won't climb any supports or structures near them. Unlike other tropical plants that have developed ways to climb, Marantas thrive on the forest floor, where they're shielded from harsh sunlight and have plenty of moisture.

Do prayer plants like coffee grounds?

Do prayer plants like coffee grounds? Coffee grounds are commonly used to boost the nitrogen content of potting soil and to add a mulch-like texture. However, adding too much coffee on top of the soil your plants are in can trap moisture inside and invite fungal disease.

Can you overwater prayer plant?

Overwatering is also a problem. When you give prayer plants too much water, their roots will start rotting and they won't absorb enough water. This will also lead to wilting and dying. ... This will ensure you do not overwater your prayer plant.

Should I cut the dead leaves off my prayer plant?

Be sure to cut away any damaged plant matter so that the plant can concentrate on new growth. There are other issues that can be causing a dying prayer plant but they're normally quite easy to solve.

How often should Prayer plants be watered?

Prayer plants do not like to dry out, so it's essential to water when just the first inch or two of the soil are dry. This could be as often as every 3-5 days in the summer, depending on factors like temperature, humidity and light in your space – definitely check on your plants often!

Are prayer plants hard to care for?

Caring for an indoor prayer plant isn't difficult. ... Prayer plant has fine, shallow roots that are susceptible to root rot. So its planting medium and its container need to drain well. Water should be able to drain freely from the container's base.

When should I repot my prayer plant?

Care of Prayer Plants

Repot the plant if you see roots growing out of the drainage holes, if you need to water more frequently or if the plant stops growing. ... Treat the plant with a 20-20-20 water-soluble fertilizer about every two weeks in the growing season, typically spring and summer.

Why is my prayer plant curling?

Leaves will curl is the plant is cold, or excessively dry from constant warm airflow. Your Prayer Plant is a tropical plant, so it will thrive in more humid environments. Increase the humidity around your plant by misting the leaves on a regular basis, using a pebble tray, or moving a humidifier nearby.