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emit on
June 7, 2020
londonQ.Will My Prayer Plant Grow More Stems?
I bought a maranta prayer plant a year ago and it had three healthy stems, after a while they began to wilt and two of the stems died. I am now left with one stem which is doing well and has grown new leaves. It's in a shallow pot, in well draining soil and I keep it moist. However it looks a little sad with only one stem, how do I get it to grow more?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You can propagate another stem from the ones you have. The stem on the left in the photo, with one leaf, can be cut off just below the node (on the side closest to the base). Then follow instructions below to grow it. Then add it to your pot. You may need a slightly larger pot when adding it.
Also it would benefit from more light. That is why it is so long. They prefer bright, indirect light.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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emit on
June 11, 2020A.Thank you so much, that's so helpful. I've followed your advice so we'll see how it goes !
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2021Q.Do Prayer Plants Run?
My prayer plants run and I would like to know if I need to use a stick or stay green stick to prop the leaves up or just let them hang.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 21, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would just let them hang. They have a habit good for hanging baskets. If you don't like it you can prune them back to keep them short.
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May 25, 2021Q.Prayer Plant Is Flowering Again. How Do I Get Seeds From The Flowers To Try And Grow Them?
My son picked out the our prayer plant last year and this is the second time it is flowering since February. I’d like to try and get seeds from the flowers but am not sure how to go about doing it. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It is rare that indoor prayer plants bloom so you must be giving it the perfect amount of light. Let the flowers fade, then you can collect the seeds. Plant them in moist potting medium at about 55 to 65 degrees F. Place the pot inside a plastic tent such as a storage bag to keep it humid till it germinates.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
July 21, 2021Q.Why Is My Prayer Plant Loosing Its Color?. Its Turning Pale Then Yellow And Then Dying Away
I bought this plant a month back. It was luscious and even flowered. I had new leaves blooming continuously. Suddenly it started looking sick and stopped closing at night. I started to notice brown spots on the leaves, then they turned yellow and eventually wilted away. I decided to propagate the plant for healthier leaves. So right now they are placed in a bottle filtered water. But now all the leaves are slowing turning pale then yellow and i am afraid they will all die soon. please help
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 10, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This could be a combination of overwatering and lack of light! Unfortunately, your photos did not come through, so I cannot confirm.
This article will help you to know what care these plants need:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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September 18, 2021Q.Can I Put A Prayer Plant In The Same Pot With A Spider Plant?
I did it...and I don't think they are a good pair..Thank you for any help you can give me.. I'd like to see my prayer plant, which is little...get a bit fuller... and my spider plant doesn't have 'babies... I have them on the dining room table in a bright light room.. away from the window though. I just misted the prayer plant. thank you ever so much!! This is so great!!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would separate them because the spider plant is going to grow quickly and push out the prayer plant.
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PamaC on
September 25, 2022
76537Q.Why Is My Prayer Plant Growing From 1 Stem?
My prayer plant is growing bigger but off of only one stem (see photo). What do I do? I have seen that it is easy to propagate this plant, but I don't know where the leaf nodes are. This is my first prayer plant & I am a beginner plant mom. Thank you so much, Pamela Cunningham
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 26, 2022
Certified ExpertA.The leaf node is where the leaf meets the stem. Cutting the tip and leaving 3 or 4 leaves on that tip may get you another plant, if rooted properly, It may also force branching on your original.
Offering proper conditions will ensure branching and good health. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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September 4, 2023Q.Do Prayer Plants “jump”? Mine One Night Jumped About An Inch. It Was A Very Quick Jerk. No Change In Lighting Or Atmosphere At T
he time I know when they pray they do it subtly but this was a quick jump is the only way I can explain it
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 7, 2023
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/prayer-plant/maranta-prayer-plant-peacock-plant.htm
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