Maranta Leuconeura Prayer Plant Care and Propagation

It makes me feel like a successful plant mom when a plant grows super fast!
Do you have low light in your home? This is the perfect plant for you!

[@ItsmeRebeccaB]

They, along with Calatheas, do best when given distilled water, it prevents some of the brown tipping. They are such beautiful plants❣️

[@richardsmith748]

Thank you

[@alyshapage3503]

I just switched to distilled water and I am just now getting brown tips... I may go back to tap water.

[@ItsmeRebeccaB]

@@alyshapage3503 ~ This plant finally died 😢 Did well for about two years and then slowly declined and died. They are so beautiful, but I don’t think I’ll be purchasing another😑

[@moniquenguyen9476]

Hello It's me Rebecca B, My friend gave me the lime green Miranta Leuconora plant about 4 months ago. It was big and luscious. I gave it the distilled water but it still got yellow tip. Now it got smaller. You are definitely correct. If this plant die I won't get another. Thank you for your information. Have a happy New Year 2021.

[@ItsmeRebeccaB]

@@moniquenguyen9476 Hi Monique 😊 Yes, although the Marantas are such beautiful plants, they just don’t do well for me, unfortunately 😕 I can keep them “decent” looking for awhile and then they start to slowly die off. Two Calatheas that I have found to be super easy to care for and so beautiful are the Calathea Lancifolia “Rattlesnake” and the Calathea Makoyana, they are just gorgeous and I’ve had no issues with them at all and I’ve had them for 2-3 years now, love them 😍. Thanks so much for watching and commenting and hope you have a great week❣️🙏🏻🪴💕

[@christinelanders7279]

This really helped me understand my prayer plant. I always thought they liked the sun but noticed that the leaves would be folded during the day and they would open wide at night. I now know I have to move my plant and I am also going to try and root and pot some of it since it is looking crowded. Thank You!

[@Botanibabies]

Thanks so much for the comment, Christine! I'm really glad this video helped :). These very easily grow roots in water, so you'll have a ton of them in no time!!

[@aida087]

GORGEOUS Maranta!! I have one and it's almost died on me at least three times!! This Summer I almost lost her to Spider mites and, so I took it out of soil, placed it in water for a few months, in this time I applied insecticidal soap and once I saw that there were no more Spider mites, I repotted it and placed it in front of my Southeast-facing, and now it's thriving!! Can't wait yo propagate it!!❤❤❤

[@catherinedesilets8960]

I’m just in love with these the gorgeous leaves are breathtaking I’ve now got hundreds of plants in my house & I can’t help myself I’m addicted to being surrounded with beauty 🥰

[@petitemotomary]

I am so glad I found your channel! I brought home a clipping from the work plant to trim it back, so it still looked beautiful on the counter. The work mama has 2-3 inch leaves and mine have 7" leaves! It is growing like a weed. I needed to know how to propagation as it is now so long that it is sitting on the floor from the table lol. Thank you so much!

[@50KV57]

I just bought 2 of these and I love it, watching this video to gain some insight and I just love your way of speaking and your accent, I could listen to you all day!

[@Botanibabies]

Alex Thompson you are too kind!!! Thank you so much, that is very encouraging to hear 🥰🌱

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

I find this maranta very easy going & easy to live with :-) Sits happily on a cupboard and doesn´t require much. What a beautiful collection of marantas you have :-)

[@roxannecox7861]

Great video, thanks for all the close ups. They're really helpful!

[@Jackalope6768]

The browning of the leaves is usually caused by watering with water that has lots of chemicals or minerals in it. I water mine with only RO water or preferably a little bit of the distilled I use in my humidifier. Most people who recommend using low mineral/low chemical water have super healthy Maranta's with no browning.

[@indigomoon7848]

What is RO water? Rainwater?

[@itscalledlogic7]

@@indigomoon7848 Reverse Osmosis

[@indigomoon7848]

@@itscalledlogic7 whoah, I didn't even know that was a thing. Thanks for answering!

[@donnafromsouth]

I just saw that mine is getting browning in the leaves but i read somewhere that you should cut them? i dont know what to do lol

[@EuroTravChannel]

I just bought one today and found your video. You explained it really well. I am so confident about it now.

[@Esmie60]

I just got this plant. Thanks for the I fo. I still miss your videos. Hope you decide to come back. Take care.

[@indiem0nster]

This was one of the most informative Prayer Plant videos I’ve seen! Thank you! My Red Maranta just put out two flowers and it also have leaves popping up randomly out of the soil that I was curious about. You answered all my questions, subscribed!

[@Botanibabies]

So happy to hear that!!! Thank you :)! So curious about the different varieties - I normally only see the green one when I peruse the plant stores. Gonna try to find some kind of plant swap club or meet up to see if I can trade one of mine!

[@resilience4lyfe331]

Ditto

[@allenpost3616]

These are really easy plants to love. I recently watched a video of a pro greenhouse nursery grower propagating these from just a single leaf with it's stem that he cut close to the main vine and he was just jabbing them in the six pack seedling flats with plain potting soil. So I'm trying a few from mine to see how it goes. You could get a lot of new plants off of even a small vine. These are amazing plants.

[@theonghantan862]

Thanks for sharing Easy to undestand and heplfull tips God bless you and fsmily Cheers From singspore

[@Botanibabies]

Thanks so much Theong! I appreciate the kind note :)

[@Emily-pi8xe]

I just acquired my first maranta and I’m so nervous about caring for it because my Calathea Freddy has been so difficult. Thank you for the tips!

[@Botanibabies]

You are SO welcome!! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@smileitsmaeday537]

I was given a cutting in June and basically made me fall in love with the marantaceae family... I’ve built my collection to 15 types. Lol but this particular is growing very well in very low light conditions and now with winter coming I just have an led bulb by them. It’s still sprouting new leaves so I’m excited to see it once the next growing season starts.

[@Botanibabies]

Smile! It’s Mae Day!! Holy moly, 15 varieties?! I gotta read up on my maranta family types lol... if I remember correctly, you are also from Washington, right? Did you buy them from Lowe’s/Home Depot or order them online? I’ve never ordered online and am too hesitant without being able to see the plant in person - still old school over here 🤓

[@smileitsmaeday537]

Yes! I’m in Spokane! I’ve bought them at local nurseries around here. Most of them from grocery stores lol everywhere I go I’m on a search!!! I just recently bought one online from a FB plant group! I’m always on a look out. 😁

[@Botanibabies]

Smile! It’s Mae Day!! Okay, I’m now on a hunt too lol. I live by a Fred Meyer that used to have a garden center. Gonna start checking their floral area for these Marantas 🤓! Thanks for the tip!

[@Donamtrx]

AWESOME VIDEO! I finally found my 1st prayer plant a week ago so I needed this! Thanx alot!!🙏🏻

[@Botanibabies]

So happy to hear, congratulations on finding it!!! Sending you good plant vibes for fast growth 🌱❤️✨

[@sagaza22]

What a fantastic video! I loved all the clips of progress shots, so helpful. I'm about an hour south of you and just bought one of these - happy to hear it likes our Western WA weather 😁

[@Botanibabies]

Amanda Jordan glad you found the video helpful!! Yes, this plant can live on a shelf with no direct sun. LOVE this plant!

[@melfuz]

I adore these plants. One of my favourites and so beautiful! Great video..new subscriber here! 😊

[@Botanibabies]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cherrirushing1171]

My prayer plant leaves are closed tight and won't open. I don't have a humidifier, but heard you suggestion on the bath room and will try placing my plant in there.

[@moniquenguyen9476]

Hello Botanibabies! Thank you for sharing your knowledge regarding the lime green Miranta Leuconora plant. Your plant looks beautiful. I have one also but it does not look full. I gave it the distilled water. I also have the red one. Have a Happy New Year 2021.

[@Botanibabies]

Thank you so much, Monique!! Happy new year to you as well :)

[@alandyson7544]

Thanks for the video. I have one of these that came back from one leaf! I have found I need to water little but often, keeping it damp and using a gravel tray underneath with water really helps with the browning of the leaves.

[@Botanibabies]

Al'an Dyson that gives me hope!! I have a couple that got spider mites and are not looking well at all. 🤞🏼hoping they’ll bounce back this spring!

[@Athenal0ve]

Actually no, overwatering would not be good. I nearly killed mine when I accidentally watered again after 3 days so it got soggy with root rot. Was able to save it by changing the soil.

[@ceramicfrog1]

Depends on the size of the pot, the soil, the lighting.

[@carolparries2333]

I have listened to numerous videos on plants. You by far have the most soothing professional voice of any I’ve listened to. I love listening and I thank you so very much for all the valuable information you share with us. I did have a quick question and that is what kind of humidifier do you recommend? I have a couple sitting around which I previously used with essential oils but not sure it is doing the trick. I just received today a humidifier gage so hopefully that will help some. Thank you very much

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Carol! Thanks so much for the kind note, really appreciate it! I actually don't use a humidifier. Instead, I just use a spray bottle during the summer to give the leaves some moisture. I don't do that so much in the winter, because I feel like I have a lot of humidity in my home (condensation appears on my windows, unfortunately - even though we just had our windows replaced :(...). You could also try placing a bunch of pebbles on a tray and fill it with water and then sit the plant on top. I've seen a lot of people have luck with that. As for mine, I just try to forget about them during the winter lol. Hope that helps!!

[@vivfeltrin]

Thanks for sharing it! Learned a lot with this video ❤

[@MrWolfheart111]

Beautiful. Thank you. Think i want to experiment with PON with these guys. See what happens. :) Bless.

[@d_d_d_d_]

i absolutely love the leaves on this thing!

[@lisamegahee1059]

I like to use rain water collected in my barrels for Marantas and Calatheas.

[@TheGoddess627]

Same

[@miriamschutte7485]

Thank you for this very informative video! My Maranta is growing new leaves very often and in summer also has flowers. Some leaves also turn a bit brown at the edges but nonetheless it seems to be doing well. Since one of the branches snapped a little (it it barely holding on), I was thinking of propagating that branch to save the beautiful leaves that it now still has. Now I know that I can indeed propagate it! My plant does not however sprout new leaves just from the soil. I just have 3 long branches now. But after your video, I hope that maybe if I pot a propagated little branch, that will sprout new leaves from soil to fill the pot a bit :). I do have a question about the propagation: if I cut off only a part of the branch, will the remaining branch grow again? Or not?

[@soybrianbro9287]

wow... I live in Southern California and I was so afraid of prayer plants but I got my first 2 plants 3 weeks ago and omg the funnest plant to grown for me other than my monstera addansonii but great tips!! just what I was looking for.

[@blackstar8620]

This was easy to see and understand 👍 great work!!

[@kleakatrah206]

Awesome- Thank you! Very Helpful! I live in Seattle (QA) too! Fortunately I have huge East facing windows. I got a 6"one at Grocery Outlet for $10. I just transplanted it to Semi-hydroponics like all of my 70+ plants. It's doing good except I think it might have plant shock on some areas. What's your trick to cure that? I always have a humidifier on and all my plants do great.

[@Ryncho_QQ]

Thank you for this video it helps me a lot in caring my marantha

[@wsadewo]

so beautiful. How to make the leaves are so clean and not dry??? looks so clean and fresh

[@rescueumbrella]

You give me Hope!

[@tropicalplantmomma]

Yes these plants are great! I have this one and the green and they are both so beautiful! Very easy to propigate✌💖

[@Botanibabies]

Suzette's Garden they’re almost like a weed!

[@tropicalplantmomma]

@@Botanibabies Hahah ya they kinda are. Just much prettier . lol ✌💖

[@richardsmith748]

Wel done - Brisbane Australia here- all the leaves on the plant here come from the dirt - hell your doing well though - struggling with mine here ...

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Richard! I hope to visit Brisbane one day! I wish you luck with yours. Do you think it might have pests? I've noticed that on a couple of mine, these little yellow circles or dots appear. It has infected a couple of my plants and had to throw a couple away. Luckily, I took some clippings before disposing, so I can get it to root again.

[@ljiljanaivanovski5985]

L.P. Pratim vaš video sa Maramom i divan je hvala na savjetima zanima me dali se smije znojiti i po zimi kad je vrijeme mirovanja Hvala

[@catbb1000]

I found out recently that the water source can cause leaf browning because of all the chlorine and floriod in city water. One should draw their water and let it sit out at least 12 hrs. 24 hrs is better. You could also collect rain water or buy distilled water.

[@alexisblount8605]

I have one of these and I feel like it doesn't actually "pray" and I never notice a different in the plant between night and day

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Alexis! That is interesting... Is it getting enough water or sun? It is sensitive to the change in lighting. So if its somewhere that doesn't really get a lot of change in lighting, that may be why.

[@karinaalvarez898]

Same!! Iwork grave so im up during the night iknotice my plant is always down!! Ibet my poor plant never thinks its night cause when im home i have my lights on! And when i sleep the suns out. Its a very happy plant though

[@lalabirdbrains]

Great video! Thank you for getting straight to the information.

[@debrahaynes9188]

I'm new to the plant world for proper care for prayer plants but every video I've ever watched which is a lot , all said to use distilled water , rain water , or fish water to keep the leaves from browning

[@franky4318]

Mine is full of flowers now and ironically it's a pretty young one ,but they grow very fast .

[@emmalob1992]

My maranta plant used to stand in a spot with indirect sunlight but it still got quite a lot of light. And it had a bunch of flowers that lasted a few days each. It had brown tips and it was giving me a lot of growth. Now mostly because of space logistics I moved it to a half shadow space. There it has been giving me a bunch of new leaves. The flowers stopped. I water it quite a lot but the leaves are kind of papery which doesn’t seem too healthy. Any idea why that could be?

[@Botanibabies]

I'm not quite sure what the problem may be.... but i do tend to notice more browning when I don't mist my plants. Some people swear that it is because of the "minerals in tap water", but honestly I think it has more to do with humidity than that. Try misting it every day or so and see if that helps! Good luck :)

[@emmalob1992]

@@Botanibabies Hey, my maranta plant is actually fine now. It started blooming again too (I think the problem with that was just the season). Thanks for the advice!

[@Huumok]

Thank you so much for the help, what an amazing video ! Have a nice day :D

[@jennywithaglock3916]

all marantacea family plants, or prayer plants, prefer some form of purified, distilled, filtered or well water. They dont just like humidity, they need it to stay looking pretty, be careful with misting, only do it in the morning to prevent fungal problems. getting an oil diffuser or humidifier will make your life easier. they are difficult to care for but once you've got the conditions right you're set for any kind of Prayer plant.

[@turquoiseaquateal7224]

But in Seattle seems to have the best climate to grow things. I was impressed by all the cut flowers in Pikes market when we were there.

[@Botanibabies]

It might be the humidity. I hope you got to visit the UW campus during the spring time. The cherry blossoms are sooooo pretty! I haven’t been in a couple of years, but definitely a must see if you’re in town during that time 🤗

[@merika206]

That’s why it’s called Emerald city. All that rain makes it green and luscious.

[@didodogs5636]

Very informative, from uk

[@grazietriesto]

Hi! What if the leaves are losing its "redness", what should I do, it's receiving bright, indirect light in a humid place.

[@Botanibabies]

Hmm... I've only experienced that when the leaf was turning yellow. Immediately, it started to develop yellow spots that I would attribute to some kind of pest. I took some clippings to just try to grow a different plant in case it didn't make it and I'm glad I did, because I couldn't manage to keep one of the plants alive. Sorry I can't offer any advice other than to try to save some clippings in case it gets worse :(!

[@MissRikkiKat]

Hey, just switch it to a medium light spot! Marantas are known to lose the redness when they receive too much bright light!

[@dulcegrace1188]

Move it away from the lighting

[@freedomkeeper8003]

Thanks for the advice. I have a 15 year old one that seem to be struggling. It used to look pretty good and flowered fairly often. Now I get a few yellow leaves and some browning tips. I will start to water with RO water. When I repotted it a few months ago it perked up a lot but now is fading. I am going to increase watering schedule. I used a custom mix of organic soil with perlite and sand for good drainage. I suspect mineral buildup so I will also flush the plant with warm water and then finish with RO (reverse osmosis), water. Do you recommend using Miracle Grow? I've heard that they don't like it? I have been using it so maybe it's trying to tell me not to?

[@Botanibabies]

Freedom Keeper I’m so sorry to hear about your 15 y/o maranta 😢! I used to use miracle grow, but switched to diluted fish emulsion because I didn’t feel like the MG did anything. Also, despite some plants growing in the winter, I am personally scared to use fertilizer. I always just do that in the spring and summer. Maybe at least cut back with yours? Wishing the best for your maranta 🤞🏼🌱❤️

[@evilapple21]

RO water is probably worse for it than tap! Distilled is the resounding standard for calatheas according to at least 2 dozen sources based on my research, and its extremely different molecularly from RO which has added sodium and often other added synthetic nutrients and distilled water has absolutely none of these things. You can make your own distilled water there are lots of videos online

[@urbancitrus6869]

awww they're so adorable, almost like a luxury pothos!

[@rahelhorvat1471]

If I get brown on the leave edges, I take scissors and cut it out :), though cannot figure why edges get brown tips. Also, my prayer plant was shooting new leaves the whole winter, while all other plants were at rest and re-actived late March.

[@Combatpzman]

Brown tips is from your water supply, which likely has fluoride or chlorine in it. Let the water stand for at least. 24 hours for it to evaporate before watering plants to avoid this.

[@donnafromsouth]

but how do you cut it?? my plant has some brown spots and also on the leave edges, not too much but i don't know how to cut them

[@anitajones7090]

Your plants are Beautiful. At 14:10 what is that in the middle of the pot? And I could never use tap water with my Maranta. It would surely die (maybe too harsh chemicals/Fluoride in our water) and I definitely have killed one by over watering. You have the magic touch. I tried using distilled water to propagate-nothing. Now I am trying with Sphagnum moss.

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Anita! That flower looking thing in the middle of the screen at 14:10 is actually my thumbnail to my channel. It happened to align right in the middle of the pot appearing like a flower 🤣. Well, you’re not alone in your struggles, because I actually lost all my Marantas to thrips 😭. Lost a ton of plants actually. Even my 17 year old cornstalk draceana 💔.

[@anitajones7090]

@@Botanibabies OMG I am so sorry. Pests are the worst! I got the time wrong it was actually 3:33 it looked like a nest of some sort. Oh well, thanks for the reply. I am trying to grow my 2nd attempt at this plant. I took a clipping from my Mother in laws, that's just thriving.

[@Botanibabies]

Oh! That thing is a rock. Sometimes my clippings have trouble staying in the pot when it’s in a small size like that, so I like to put rocks to weigh the clipping down and keep it from falling out of the pot 🤓.

[@jessicahulme1746]

Hi, thank so much for your video and advice! I was wondering if there is a time of year you're suppose to propagate? Thanks!

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Jessica! The proverbial "they" say its best to do so as you anticipate spring so that when it comes time to transfer it in to soil, it will be in growing season and will ensure that the plant will root nicely in its new home. That said, I propagate all year even in the dead of winter in Seattle and have had no problems with my cuttings! Good luck propagating :)!!

[@tammiepforr4720]

My maranta was growing so full. I repotted it and took some cuttings from it. Ever since it has been yellowing 🙁 and drooping. It’s in the same spot it was at before so light I sent different. Is it in shock? And if so, when should it get healthy looking again?

[@JassminaVellucci]

I overwatered mine and it died, I did it twice. I’m on my third plant, this time I’m very careful not to water it too much, and I keep it humid and keep in medium light. All is going well.

[@Botanibabies]

The third time is the charm, Jassmina! I wish you luck with the 3rd one. If you start seeing that it's not doing too well, I recommend taking some clippings and get it to root in water so that you might be able to save it if it starts to get into trouble again. Best wishes!!

[@JassminaVellucci]

Botanibabies ! Thank you so much

[@JassminaVellucci]

Hi it died I just have bad luck with maranta and calathea. I won’t be buying them anymore. I just stick to other plants, that do well with me. I have about 15. Wish I had tips for you on taking care of Maranta but I don’t.

[@JassminaVellucci]

Mandi I don’t know all the names but the ones I do know are Monstera adasonii Monstera deliciosa Golden pothos Sliver pothos Orange philodendron Purple shamrock Frost peperomia Aloe vera Snake plant Zz plant String of hearts Strings of turtles There’s a couple more I don’t the name.

[@JassminaVellucci]

Mandi Thank you I love plants. I love taking care of them. I’m getting better in caring and learning about them I did have over 30 when I first started out. Grabbing every plants I saw, without understanding their needs and environment. Now things are better as I learn about them, and not to be heavy handed with watering, also got a better humidifier. I wish I would have bought more Monstrea, because they are not easy to find. I love getting up in the mornings looking at my plants. I’m wishing you the best of luck on your plant journey. They bring so much joy.

[@liagibaliagiba8384]

Thank you, great video!

[@Gee5425]

I just got a new red maranta like two weeks ago, and it's given me 4 full leafs, and one that's about to unfurl. I in no way am taking the credit for that, that's all the grower's work, but I am super psyched!😀 I went for the lemon lime, but they only had 4" reds. I love them both, but I went for the lemon lime, and almost didn't get the red, because I tried to make a promise that I was ONLY going for the lemon lime. My husband wanted a twister dracaena, just a very dark green one, and I figured, heck; I can get mine too. I'm so happy I got it! Now I REALLY want the lemon lime! 😃 I'm snatching one as soon as I see one!

[@Botanibabies]

Collecting plants is so exciting and very addicting lol!! Hopefully you can get ahold of the lemon lime. Great time of year to visit the nurseries - hoping for many more leaves to unfurl for you ❤️🪴!!

[@rihemamouri5145]

Hello! Some of my maranta leaves became brown and like they are dying! Can you please explain me how to fix this

[@yaelsoso8131]

Hi ! Very good video 😊! I just have a little question : my maranta leuconera is doing great , growing new leaves but all the leaves are like curled, wrinkled or wavy ( idk how To explain and i m french so it's harder 😅) and i dont understand why ! Humidity seems To be fine, my other plants next To my maranta are thriving, i didn't overwater it, the temperature is about 19°c , i only water when the soil is almost completely dry and i have an other maranta ( i think it's the rabbit foot ) just next To this one that is doing great !! The only thing could be that i never ferilized it but i repotted it recentely so if you have any idea ?🤔 Oh and the black of the leaves doesn't have this red/ Pink colour too 🙁 Thanks 😊

[@Botanibabies]

Hi there! Thank you so much for your comment. I would recommend keeping the plant moist, so it's okay to not let it dry out completely. That might be the reason for the curling of the leaves. I have only repotted mine twice and I remember each time I did, the leaves would look very very sad and limp and even had some of the more mature leaves turn yellowish. If this is an ongoing issue, I would suggest keeping it moist (not sopping wet) as it does like to be more on the wet side and doesn't like to get dry. If this is a new issue, I would suspect it has something to do with the roots being shocked from getting repotted. Is your plant getting direct sunlight? I know mine do not like direct sunlight and prefer filtered light away from the windows. Hope that helps!

[@yaelsoso8131]

@@Botanibabies thanks for the reply !! Ok so i won't let it dry out completely ! But even when i just water it, the leaves are the same ! I repotted it maybe one month ago and still the same 🤔 But it keeps growing so. .. It doesn't have direct sunlight, it's in front of a western exposure window but there is a roof overhang so it never gets any direct light i don't think it's very bright too but maybe too bright for a maranta 😅 I will try to put it in a less bright spot and i Will see 😌 Thanks again 😊

[@satchiebabe6052]

Yaël Soso It might need a fertilizer, also instead of wetting the soil consider misting the leaves. I bought a humidifier for mine as I have other plants of the same nature.

[@crbope]

I love this video! Thanks!

[@Botanibabies]

Thank you Christopher!

[@filippa1434]

I have also a Maranta, but I'm a beginner. Should I leave the flower if it already blooms? I have it for 5 months now and it seems like my plant always has one flower. And when it's getting brown, the next blooms XD Also I didn't quite get where to cut of.

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Faula! Flowers will rebloom from the same stem. If you wish to focus the plant's energy on producing leaves rather than blooms, then I suggest cutting them off. Where is the very base of where the blooms flower - hope that helps!

[@charizmaf]

Do you put your cuttings near bright light while propagating in water?

[@Botanibabies]

I’ve had cuttings in both sunny and shady types of environments and have grown them successfully. Depending on the type of plant you’re propagating it, roots might get damaged by super hot direct sun, so best practice would be to use an opaque glass container just to be safe. Hope that helps!

[@maheeshaguruge1348]

I cut bellow a node but it didn’t have any brown tiny spots. I had it in water for two weeks but no signs of roots 😫

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Maheesha! The cutting may have been a young one, but continue to keep it in water. Two weeks may not be long enough. Some of my cuttings take several months to develop roots in water. Hope that helps.

[@moni1404]

Hi. Does the season have anything to do with whether it roots or not?

[@itscalledlogic7]

@@moni1404 No, but make sure you keep it in a warm place. It won't root if it is too cold, or if you are using water propagation, if the water is cold.

[@moni1404]

@@itscalledlogic7 : Wow, I had her in a cold place. she's resting in the garden of Heaven now. But thx you for responding, now i know.

[@christmassnow3465]

I noticed differences in the colors and patterns on the leaves. Are these different cultivars or clones of the same plant under different lighting conditions?

[@pindorama01]

That perfect plant is from Brazil.

[@AdriCr4ft]

Perfeita ^^ acabei de comprar uma! Espero que me de muitas folhas lindas

[@JassminaVellucci]

Maranta is Native to central, and South America, also in the West Indies.

[@meganb2093]

These are so beautiful. I just bought one and was so happy to find it. What does it mean when they are leaning to one side? I have a pebble tray and humidifier next to it. Also away from the window in a room with southern n western windows. I just want to keep it alive. 😊

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Megan! Not really sure why it is leaning to one side. It may have grown in that direction due to its position/proximity to a window/sun from where it came from. Hard for me to assess that without seeing it or knowing it’s previous growing conditions :)

[@liziking306]

I have one that is also in a 4-inch pot that I recently bought. If this survives and when I am ready to re-pot my baby, what type of soil should I use please?

[@Botanibabies]

liziking306 all purpose soil will do, but if you have the time then you can add more Pete moss. Don’t get the soil made for succulents (drains water faster due to having more perlite). Marantas like to be moist, so you want your soil to retain moisture. Hope that helps!

[@liziking306]

@@Botanibabies - Thank you again. I will go to Home Depot and/or Lowe's and ask someone to help me get an all-purpose soil and Pete moss. I'm not great at choosing the brand so it will probably be better to ask a sales rep to help me. lol

[@timothywang2121]

Hello. I want my Maranta to develop darker leaves like yours. All I get is bright green with red

[@Botanibabies]

Hi there! Over time, hours should turn dark green. The new leaves always come in as bright green. There are also different varieties that are only light green, which is the one you might have. Hope that helps!

[@fififeyonce6965]

I need help .__. my maranta will grow leaves but they don't 'open' and then the bottom of the leaf starts to brown at the base of the new leaf. What am I doing wrong ...

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Fian, are you letting the plant completely dry out between waterings? I could be wrong, but it sounds like there might be root rot...

[@fififeyonce6965]

@@Botanibabies Hmmmm that sounds about right I thought it was inconsistent waterings so I watered it more ....

[@coolbeans3099]

I just subscribed! Nice content! Thanks!

[@Botanibabies]

Thank you so much 🤗❤️

[@TheNIJUAL]

So informative keep growing

[@Botanibabies]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching :)

[@FreeRangeDiva]

Interesting about why they raise their leaves at night. I have the green maranta that I've separated by division, but haven't tried taking a cutting. It's big, so if I want to make more I'll probably just divide it again. Thanks for the info!!

[@Botanibabies]

Free Range Diva happy to share! You should totally try cutting it back if you want it to get full. I probably can hold off on cutting them back any more, but they’re so easy to water propagate that I just can’t help myself 🙈

[@9blucats]

I live in seattle too. Do you use a humidifier? I hear you say you must it with a sprayer, is that all you do?

[@Botanibabies]

Hi there! Nice to connect with other seattlites 🤓!! Yes, all I use is a spray bottle. I do not have a humidifier, because I live in an older house and it has a lot of moisture already. Good luck with your plant! ❤️🪴

[@Elizabeth45840]

Enjoying your videos. New Subscriber.

[@Botanibabies]

Thank you so much - I really appreciate your support!

[@lisawilson7127]

I have a prayer plant and the leaves grow but they never open and the tips turn brown. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong

[@Botanibabies]

Sorry to hear that Lisa, The leaves unfurl pretty fast in my experience. Are you watering it enough?

[@Whereisthedrumcircle]

I just ordered mine online, it arrived yesterday. It looks miserable and in shock. I want to repot it because there is a root coming out of the drainage holes. But ive heard you shouldn't repot right away, and others say to do so. Please help lol.

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Sara, I would wait a few weeks to see if it shows any progress. Usually, the plant needs to take some time to acclimate to its new home. I'm sorry yours came in that condition :(!

[@Whereisthedrumcircle]

@@Botanibabies thank you so much! Do you ever use coconut oil or any other carrier oils, like almond, to clean the leaves? Do they need that kind of conditioning?

[@aditibhuyan6256]

Ma'am my red maranat is producing very small leaves and the leaves look very unhealthy. Can you suggest what should I do.

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Aditi, hard for me to recommend some tips when there are a lot of factors I don't know about your plant. How big of a container is it in? Do you live in a warm or cold climate? Is it in a pot with a drainage hole? Is it getting enough sunlight? Here's a video that might be helpful to you kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5LQdJaQq6qtpdk

[@henrykdzrzymala8088]

@@Botanibabies Vos pots en plastiques et cachepots en ceramiques c est bizarre non le contraire.

[@henrykdzrzymala8088]

@@Botanibabies YES OK.

[@Joe-uy5mv]

I have taken clippings from a maranta and propagated thembut then the original plant never grew anything from the stem I cut. Help? How do you do it correctly so that the plant keeps growing?

[@Botanibabies]

Hi there! It'll take a while to grow back. It won't necessarily grow from the stem. It will more likely grow a new shoot out directly from the soil as it develops new pups from its roots.

[@Joe-uy5mv]

@@Botanibabies Patience has never been my strong suit but I'm working on it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

[@Botanibabies]

@@Joe-uy5mv LOL it's hard, but don't worry!

[@hasanainalkifaee619]

Nice

[@Zunnigga]

Can you just keep them in water or do they have to be planted in dirt?

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Dennis, you should keep them in water until the roots are approximately 4 inches. I would recommend that you pot them after that so that the plant can get nutrients from her soil. It won’t last forever in water and will eventually need to be potted. I’ve actually tried to keep a pothos in water and it made it for over a year, can you believe it? Eventually, the leaves turned yellow and all fell off because it wasn’t getting any nutrients 😢. Hope that helps!

[@devilmecare]

Miracle Grow makes plant food for hydroponics. It gives water plants nutrients.

[@shaban5986]

I recently brought one home...it was doing good....I repotted and watered...now I suddenly saw a new leaf which is kind of coming from the branch became brown....what could have happened....

[@cam5640]

Unfortunately all prayer plants are drama queens. They are sensitive to stress and browning leaves is common. It could be a number of things. My first guess would be a water issue with it being a new leaf that's turning brown. Other problems are not humid enough or it's getting too much sunlight. These are only guesses as I can not see your plant or the soil it's in or how wet it is. If you ever get another one dont repot it straight away. If its root bound then repot but if not then leave it alone. They are fussy.

[@bunnyfluffyfluffs]

how do you raise humidity for it?

[@Botanibabies]

You can get a spray bottle and mist it in the mornings before it gets too hot or right before bed. You can also put pebbles into a tray and fill the tray half way with water and then place your plant above that. Usually that is what you would do for maidenhair ferns or plants that are SUPER fussy. Do you keep your maranta by a drafty door or window or above a heat vent perhaps?

[@anoniemmoet8984]

Buy a humidifier, it's so easy and convenient

[@tiffanyruiz3108]

My plant is wilting and I'm scared...some leaves still look healthy, should I propagate and repot or should I just repot...thx in advance 🙏

[@Botanibabies]

Tiffany Ruiz Hi there! I would definitely propagate. Since you’re not sure what’s wrong with the plant, I would wait to repot. Are some of the wilting leaves yellowing? Browning? Is it getting enough water? Try to figure out what’s wrong before reporting, but definitely propagate in case all goes to hell lol

[@tiffanyruiz3108]

@@Botanibabies lol ok got it! Thank you thank you thank you for advice! Yes, a couple leaves have yellowed and scrunched up, they feel extremely dry despite me watering it....I pruned off as about 6 already and only 2-3 leaves look good...I'll propagate those...there are 2 that are closed up but not yellow or dry too so🤷‍♀️🙈🙏❤

[@plantsandjackie3720]

My lemon lime maranta grows like crazy, my red Maranta doesn’t grow and sometimes don’t survive, I am doing the same thing with both, I do notice my red maranta doesn’t do well with indirect sun. Help me please!!!

[@Botanibabies]

Yikes, I'm sorry to hear that! I wonder if you might have a pest infestation? Have you inspected the leaves closely for critters or spots?

[@DorisDJ0814]

Leaves are turning yellow. What to do to save

[@Botanibabies]

If I had to guess, sounds like you may be overwatering it. Try letting it dry out completely before giving it water again. Good luck!

[@ramzissolo8648]

What kind of soil mix did you use for this?

[@Botanibabies]

Hello there! I am too lazy to custom mix, so I use all purpose potting soil :)

[@KarinaAGomez-up9ys]

Loved the video, I just bought a maranta just like the one in the video but it has yellow spots(like circles) all over the leaves and I don't know why :( what should I do?

[@Botanibabies]

Eeeek! I got the same thing on one of my plants. Keep an close eye on it, there might be pests. I don't know what those pests are on mine, but if it is possible, you should take a couple cuttings in case it doesn't make it. It helps to mist the leaves every day or so to wash off any critters we cannot easily see. I find that using a soapy solution to wash the leaves is too harsh on the maranta, it burns the leaves. So simply using a water mist and keeping an eye out is best. Good luck!

[@avokadolukek6815]

I propagated my marantha but i will go to my home 3-4 hours.

[@saralynn8649]

will it live in a bathroom with no windows? but with fluorescent lights?

[@Botanibabies]

Sara Lynn If you work in a busy office building whose bathroom lights are almost always on, then it will. But for home, probably not ☹️. It does need some amount of light to survive. Hope that helps!

[@pindorama01]

I don't know that plant is so easy to take care of it. I Just need one.

[@Botanibabies]

It's the gift that keeps on giving :)!

[@robinterkzer8128]

Wondrous ! xxxxxxx

[@charlesuvari9792]

brown leaf tips from water quality too much salts

[@Botanibabies]

Hi Charles, that might be the case... I don't really know and am too lazy to try filtered water for my plants. I have way too many lol

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

I use rain water or melted snow. Mine get brown tips.

[@raquelwood2390]

The pink on my plant is fading. Am.I giving it too much light?

[@Botanibabies]

Hmm... how much light is it currently getting? My plants kind of like being away from the windows. Mine do best on my fireplace mantle that gets very filter lighting and is about 20 feet away from a window.

[@slaytheshades5247]

These plants are so interesting but the pattern on the leaves make me feel weirdly uncomfortable just looking at them

[@Botanibabies]

Lol they do look a bit like veins, don’t they?

[@aangelgagui]

Top much chlorine in the water can lead to brown tips...

[@xaza8uhitra4]

i notice they love being on the floor

[@psf1955]

I live in Bremerton! What about fertilizer?

[@Botanibabies]

Hi there! I fertilize only in the spring and summer months. I use the stinky fish emulsion stuff, but only a couple of table spoons in a watering can. I do this about once every 2 weeks. Hope that helps!

[@onayrarodriguez6576]

I had buy 4 time and they die on me, I don't know why what I'm doing wrong😭

[@brendahole9575]

Onayra Rodriguez I killed my first one by overwatering leading to root rot. My current one I treat like royalty. I’ve found like most houseplants, location is key. I tried mine all over the house & it finally ended up in my bathroom (!) as it loves the humidity when I shower! I also found it needs a lot lower light levels than I expected. It is about 8ft away from a north facing frosted window (l’m in the Midlands UK) & seems to be doing well. I also give it bottled water to avoid the chemicals in tap water. I only water it when the soil starts to change colour on top, I’m terrified of overwatering as once root rot sets in, it’s all over. Have to say for a houseplant newbie like me, I would class it as a challenging houseplant that needs care & doesn’t thrive on neglect like most of my plants!

[@Botanibabies]

Yikes, this video might help you out - good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5LQdJaQq6qtpdk

[@Botanibabies]

Really great tips, Brenda!! :)