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- Q.Prayer Plant - Why does my prayer plant close during the day and open at night ?
- Q.Prayer Plant - I had a big beautiful prayer plant that was doing quite well. I moved and since then she is ...
- Q.Prayer Plant - Prayer plant was growing really fast in the 2 weeks, so I repotted into a terra cotta pot now after ...
- Q.Prayer Plant - My prayer plant’s turning yellow and some of the leaves have some browning on the tips, what can I do?
- Q.Beautiful Prayer Plant - how do the leaves of the beautiful prayer plant move water through?
- Q.Pruning A Prayer Plants - When I cut a stem from my prayer plant, will another stem start growing out of the original plant?
- Q.Prayer Plant - My prayer plant is not doing well in my new home, which has little sunlight, thanks to large overhanging eaves. ...
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Dunbar on
January 5, 2018
Des Moines IowaQ.Prayer plant
Why does my prayer plant close during the day and open at night ?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 5, 2018
Certified ExpertA.If this plant is receiving too much light, then this can happen. It should receive bright but indirect light. Too much light can cause burning.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
February 9, 2018Q.prayer plant
I had a big beautiful prayer plant that was doing quite well. I moved and since then she is droopy and the leaves are brown tipped. I have tried fertilizing but the plant is not happy. My question is: if I cut her branches down will it grow back eventually or should I just try new soil and re-potting it? thanks
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 9, 2018A.There can be several reasons for browning leaves on a Prayer Plant.
Make sure the plant is receiving moderate light and humidity.A plant will often show signs of stress when changing environment.
I would also water with distilled water, tab water often is conditioned and Prayer Plants can build up excess salts in the soil.
Fertilize according to the information in the link below. Do not overfertilize.The links below will refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/brown-leaves-on-prayer-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/yellow-prayer-plant-leaves.htm
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ladyq287 on
March 1, 2018
60471Q.Prayer plant
Prayer plant was growing really fast in the 2 weeks, so I repotted into a terra cotta pot now after another 2 weeks it has leaves that are sagging down and closed. What do I need to do to revive it? Such a pretty plant.
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WillCreed on
March 2, 2018A.It should not have been repotted. If the original rootball is still intact, then undo the repotting by removing the soil you added and putting the original rootball back into the original pot. This is a plant that has a small root system that does not like to be disturbed.
If you removed a significant portion of the original soil, then your Prayer Plant may never recover.
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dlb1951 on
March 11, 2018
Hemet Ca 92545Q.Prayer plant
My prayer plant’s turning yellow and some of the leaves have some browning on the tips, what can I do?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 13, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This sounds like it could be an infection starting. Over watering is usually the cause. These should be watered only after the top of the soil is dry. They like to be fertilized occasionally, as well.
The next time you water, you can use peroxide at 1 part peroxide to 3 parts water. This can help clear up the infection. The old growth will not recover, but the new growth should come out looking normal.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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March 13, 2018Q.beautiful prayer plant
how do the leaves of the beautiful prayer plant move water through?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 14, 2018A.These links will help you with this information.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transpiration_stream
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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April 10, 2018Q.Pruning a Prayer Plants
When I cut a stem from my prayer plant, will another stem start growing out of the original plant?
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 11, 2018A.Dividing your plant is the best way to prune a Prayer Plant.
You can trim plants and them propagate a Prayer Plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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June 12, 2018Q.Prayer plant
My prayer plant is not doing well in my new home, which has little sunlight, thanks to large overhanging eaves. Will the prayer plant do better on a patio with indirect sunlight in this wet early Texas spring? It has lost several leaves in the 8 months I have been here, and previously it had been my hardiest plant. My second prayer plant died after the move; I have not changed their care in any way, and completed the spring repotting as usual. Help!
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2018A.Avoid direct sunlight. Outdoors, plant your prayer plant in a warm but shady location. Water your prayer plant so that the soil is evenly moist but never soggy. During the winter, allow the soil to become slightly dry before watering. Maintain the humidity around the plant year-round
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