When, Why, and How to Prune and Trim Back Prayer Plants

Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) are not always easy to grow, but they are stunning when you can keep them happy. They’re not the fastest-growing houseplants around, but Prayer Plant can…
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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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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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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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What To Do When Your Prayer Plant Leaves Start Curling
Prayer Plants (Maranta leuconeura) are prized houseplants for their boldly patterned, oval leaves that look like they’ve had their designs painted on. They are perfect for adding a splash of…
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The Most Common Causes of Droopy Prayer Plants and Steps to Recovery
The ever-popular Prayer Plant, scientifically known as the Maranta leuconeura, can go from looking happy and healthy to looking droopy and sad in no time. But why in the world…
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