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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 26, 2011
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    This is either a water issue or a humidity issue. make sure the plant is getting enough water with the proper drainage. Check for issues that may hurt its ability to take water up, like root rot (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm). Water only when the top of the soil is dry to the touch but do not let the soil dry out completely.

    You can add some extra humidity around the plant by setting it on a pebble tray.

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    Nikki on
    September 3, 2011
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    Yes, prayer plants are very effective air cleaners. This video will help you learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe48-yBl0yo

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    moosmom on
    September 5, 2011
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    mums are very good at cleaning the air

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    Nikki on
    September 23, 2011
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    The prayer plant is sensitive to being underwatered. Unlike most houseplants, the soil should be kept moist at all times--do not allow it to dry out. Other possible causes of brown leaf spots could be dry air or too much direct light. Mist the foliage often and make sure it has bright, indirect light. Also, remove the affected leaves.

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    Nikki on
    October 7, 2011
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    This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 24, 2011
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    This article can help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 5, 2012
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    You may be overwatering the plants and this may have caused root rot. This article will help you determine if the plant has root rot:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

    Before you water the plant, feel the soil. If the soil is dry, then water. If the soil is still damp on the top, the plant does not need water at this time. You will find that your plant will need less water in the winter than in the summer, even if iot is indoors.

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    Marb on
    February 6, 2012
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    I always thought that if the leaves turn yellow that meant over watering.....I didn't think that I was over watering....maybe watering once a week or once every ten days...

    I'll view the video on root rot...thanks very much for responding.

    Marlene

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