Prayer Plant Care: Essential Tips for Thriving Plants

Prayer plant is known for its unique leaf movements, which fold like praying hands at night & stay flat during the day. Grow it easily with this guide

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Place the pot in indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn

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Use potting mix based on peat that drains well. Make sure the pot has openings for drainage

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Water once the top layer of soil has dried out & keep the soil moist. Plants are susceptible to drought and will not survive if left unwatered

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Feed your plant every 2-3 weeks with a water soluble fertilizer in a balanced proportion

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Remove any yellow or dead leaves to preserve the health and beauty of the plant and encourage new leaf growth

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Regularly monitor the pest population of spider mites, aphids and mealybugs. To control them, use neem oil or insecticidal soap

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