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Plant care profile
Prayer Plant care for Indian homes
Maranta leuconeura
Famous for leaves that fold upward at night. Great tabletop plant.
The essentials
Prayer Plant care at a glance
- Light
- Low light tolerant
- Water
- Every 3-4 days
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Space
- Small space, up to 35 cm
Watering needs vary with light, pot size and growing conditions. Check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.
Make sure it fits your home
Check placement and household safety.
Household safety
Pets: Listed as safe.
Children: Listed as safe.
Maranta prayer plant is generally listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
No special toxicity caution; prevent habitual chewing.
Placement
- Indoors
- Excellent
- Balcony
- Okay
- Low-light room
- Good
- Air conditioning
- Low
Care notes
Keep humidity high and soil lightly moist
Monsoon risk: Medium.
Humidity needs: High.
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Before you buy
- Choose plants with crisp patterned leaves and no spider mites.
- Use filtered water if hard-water leaf damage appears.
Look out for
- Crispy leaf edges
- Spider mites
- Rolled leaves
- Wet root rot
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