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Emily Lawton
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Diagnosing Your Prayer Plant’s Leaf and Health Issues Plus Steps to Recovery
Prayer Plants are undeniably gorgeous, with their unusual colors and patterns on broad oval leaves. But they are undoubtedly prone to issues that show up in their foliage. That can…
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What Light is Best for Prayer Plants? The Complete Guide to Lighting Marantas
Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) get their name from how their boldly-patterned leaves move and “pray” by lifting and folding up after dark. Although they are beautiful, Prayer Plants can also…
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Four Signs That Your Prayer Plant is Ready for More Water
Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconerura) are prized for their striking leaves, which feature bold patterns and colors, and for their habit of changing position throughout the day in response to light…
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Watering Prayer Plants: Giving The Right Water, Humidity and Moisture
Taking care of a Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) can be challenging even for experienced plant owners. This beauty is well known for its demanding nature, making some people shy away…
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4 Tips for Encouraging Prayer Plants to Grow Faster
One of the great things about Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) is the excitement of seeing a new leaf unfurl. When a Prayer Plant has its needs met, it can grow…
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Prayer Plants and Pests: What’s Eating Your Maranta
Houseplant owners gravitate toward Prayer Plants because of their beautiful and unique appearance, despite their reputation as high-maintenance and being picky about their care. Along with their well-known sensitivity to…
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When, Why, and How Do Prayer Plants Move and “Pray”?
Maranta leuconeura gets its common name, Prayer Plant, from the way its leaves move in the evening. Depending on the time of day, you may see the leaves horizontal and…
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5 Reasons Why Your Prayer Plant May Not Be Praying
One of the most appealing aspects of Maranta leuconeura, aka Prayer Plant, is how its leaves move and “dance” as light changes throughout the day. Unlike some plants that seem…
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Why Prayer Plants Grow Sideways and Fall Over and What To Do About It
Prayer Plant, aka Maranta Leuconeura, attracts many people with its intricately patterned leaves and charming habit of noticeably changing position throughout the day in reaction to sunlight. Once you have…
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What To Do When Your Prayer Plant Loses Its Bright Color and Turns Pale
Maranta leuconeura, aka Prayer Plant, is an attractive tropical plant that has distinctive patterned leaves. Although it can produce flowers, the real appeal of the Prayer Plant is in its…
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