Prayer Plant

Maranta leuconeura

moderate indoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks, keep soil slightly moist

☀️ Light

Low to medium indirect light

💦 Humidity

High (50%+)

🌡️ Temperature

65–80°F (18–27°C)

🪏 Soil

Well-draining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Every 2 weeks in spring and summer

🪴 Repotting

Every 2 years

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About Prayer Plant

Beautiful patterned leaves that fold upward at night like hands in prayer. A stunning low light plant.

Care tips

  • Use distilled water to prevent brown edges
  • Leaves folding at night is completely normal
  • Safe for pets

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