Will My Prayer Plant Grow More Stems?

Question

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?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Thank you so much, that's so helpful. I've followed your advice so we'll see how it goes !