Prayer Plant Care Guide
Maranta leuconeura
Also known as: Maranta, Prayer Plant
Watering
Summer
Every 8 days
Winter
Every 12 days
Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. These plants hate drying out completely.
Light
Medium indirect
A few feet from a window, or north-facing
Humidity
60-70%
High humidity lover. Consider a humidifier or pebble tray.
Pet & Child Safety
Safe for pets and children
Pot & Soil
Prefers a shallow, wide pot. Keep soil consistently moist with a well-draining peat-based mix.
Pot-size watering
The 8-12 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot can need checking much sooner, while a 22cm pot may stay moist for longer. Keep the soil lightly moist, but check below the surface so a large pot is not staying soggy.
Shallow roots
This plant is better matched to a shallow or wide pot than a deep one. Deep wet soil below the root zone can stay damp too long.
Soil refresh
Refresh tired or compacted soil yearly, because moisture-loving plants still need air around the roots, not dense wet mix.
Good to Know
Leaves fold up at night like praying hands.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Prayer Plant?▾
Every 8 days in summer and every 12 days in winter is the reference range. The 8-12 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot can need checking much sooner, while a 22cm pot may stay moist for longer. Keep the soil lightly moist, but check below the surface so a large pot is not staying soggy. Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. These plants hate drying out completely.
What light does Prayer Plant need?▾
Medium indirect. A few feet from a window, or north-facing.
Is Prayer Plant safe for pets and children?▾
Yes - Prayer Plant is safe for pets and children.
What humidity does Prayer Plant prefer?▾
60-70%. High humidity lover - consider a humidifier or pebble tray.
What soil and pot does Prayer Plant need?▾
Prefers a shallow, wide pot. Keep soil consistently moist with a well-draining peat-based mix. This plant is better matched to a shallow or wide pot than a deep one. Deep wet soil below the root zone can stay damp too long. Refresh tired or compacted soil yearly, because moisture-loving plants still need air around the roots, not dense wet mix.
Is Prayer Plant beginner-friendly?▾
Prayer Plant is a houseplant at intermediate difficulty - manageable with a bit of care attention.
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