Light
Bright, indirect light without harsh direct sun.
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Prayer plant: curling leaves and steady moisture
Maranta leuconeura. Leaf movement between day and night is natural, but persistent curling calls for a check of the conditions.
Watering
Keep the mix lightly and evenly moist without waterlogging the roots.
Soil
An airy mix that retains some moisture.
More useful detail
Care over time
Rhythm through the year
In a heated winter room, air may be dry while the potting mix remains wet. Check these factors separately.
Growth and repotting
Repot into a shallow container only slightly larger than the current one. A mature healthy clump can be divided.
Plant
A simple care routine for Prayer plant
- 1
Check moisture, temperature and light intensity.
- 2
Move the pot away from heaters and draughts.
- 3
Judge improvement by the new leaves.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- Leaves curled throughout the day
- Dry, brittle edges
- Faded markings or fine webbing
General watering note
Before watering Prayer plant, account for light, temperature, pot size and potting mix, and treat any interval as a reminder to check rather than an automatic watering day.
Sources and further reading: NC State Extension: Maranta leuconeura
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Prepared by Florli. Reviewed October 15, 2026. This is general guidance. Sources are listed with each guide, and every decision should reflect the species, location, weather and the plant’s current condition. How Florli creates its guides.