PRAYER PLANT CARE | Maranta Tips & Tricks

[@lgrillo]

Another tip: I stumbled upon this tidbit when I found the little plastic tag that came with the plant… On the back it stated that this type of plant is extremely sensitive to fluoride and chlorine, both of which are in our tap water. My plant had really been struggling, with the leaves browning and getting crispy. I removed the dead/dying leaves and began watering with distilled water, and she came back to life!

[@elisebarthalow6075]

I had a similar experience. We switched from basic well water to water softener treated water. My plants were dying! Now I keep distilled water for them and they're much happier!

[@laurenskee2665]

Same! I use the water from my fridge and microwave, or leave it on my counter to get to room temperature.

[@geslinam9703]

I had the same issue, and not just with this plant - those chemicals aren’t good for any plant. I have well water, and to soften it, we add salt crystals, and that stuff is so bad for plants. I was using spring water, but had problems with that too, so am now using distilled.

[@AslansLucy]

Many thanks!! Appreciate you!!

[@jacquelineschumann3861]

Wow so great to know. Thanks!

[@ObliqueMinx]

As someone that plants die when they even think they are coming home with me, I've been so worried about the green prayer that's now in my office with me. Thanks so much for this great video ♥ I'm looking forward to taking care of Hades and hope he grows well =w=

[@bvainkidd]

This was perfect timing, just ordered a lemon lime maranta yesterday and really don't want to kill it as it was so expensive 😂

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooooh super exciting! I really want a lemon lime because I love the colouring! Good luck with yours :)

[@aida087]

Your Maranta is GORGEOUS!! I've finally learned to care for my Maranta and it's been getting these long, thin stalks with the tiniest and daintiest, light lilac flowers that remind me of Orchids, have yours done that? I was shocked because I never knew they produced flowers!!❤️🥰

[@GoodGrowing]

Ah yes! I love when my marantas flower. So gorgeous!

[@UnravelingDaily]

Got one for my leopard geckos terrarium, I was already going to use a drainage layer and a lighter soil, but I’ll be moving it to the humid side. Thanks!

[@sead705]

Makes SO MUCH sense!!!!! Excellent EXCELLENT and easy to understand. Your prayer plant passion shows and is inspiring!!!!!!

[@piwismonkeys]

Wonderful! Thank you. A friend gave me a maranta and I love it. I live in Florida and it was on my screened porch with low to medium indirect light and it loved it for two years. I was away recently and it dried out too much as well as surprisingly cold temperatures. It made it but some of the branches died. I've been fussing with it and had no idea how do save her. I appreciate this video, very informative and detailed. I'm going to propagate it in water then leca immediately. Thank you.

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh good luck! I hope you can rescue it!

[@cherylbeswick7327]

I put all my Marantas in pon and wow! It was a game changer I no longer get brown crispy leaves!

[@caleeas7552]

Great video! You answered every question I had about my new Red Maranta plant 🪴 ❤️🌱

[@smidgekat5296]

I have serious maranta envy! I have one that I bought on Ebay a few years ago. Initially it was fascinating to watch and looked really healthy. I went through an 18 month or so period of barely being home so it had the odd water and was in a room where the curtains were almost permanently closed. Now it is SO skinny and leggy and the few leaves it has have gone pale. I've moved it to indirect sunlight and there is now some new growth coming. Thanks to you its currently having a spa day under my humidifier 😍. It must think its Christmas🤣. No idea how I can cure the leggyness though without propogating which will mean just two stems to propogate and none of the initial roots remaining which terrifies me. Will be so sad to lose it.😱

[@veronicamacias6695]

Great information. Very detailed. Provided all the information I was looking for!

[@victorialane5897]

You really are so helpful. Thank you for helping my jungle stay the best it can be!

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thank you :) so glad I can be of help

[@erint5001]

Oh my goodness you gave me such a wonderful lesson on my new plant, thank you!!

[@amyclare5377]

love your videos... is "sopping" a word? when you say sopping wet, im assuming you mean soaking wet ? lol never herd that term before... totally just asking, in no way am I picking at you... I love how real and down to earth you are in your videos... a new fav channel for me :) We also seem to have the same taste in plants. Im in Nova Scotia Canada... are you located somewhere with similar weather etc ?

[@KimberlyG_NYC]

sopping is a word... it means soaked; drenched. Maybe it's only common in the US.

[@TheQueensWish]

I just found your channel. Excellent! I love my Maranta plant. It was a surprise gift and I really enjoy it.

[@Aragedie]

Just ordered my first maranta for my bathroom. I'm so excited to watch it open and close. Thank you for the info!

[@GoodGrowing]

Ah that is very exciting! Enjoy your new plant friend :)

[@princepalmer3329]

Hi. Great Vidio. I just would like to say my maranta grew like crazy, blooms as well during the heatwave we had the summer gone by here in the UK. Temp was around 90° average I think and humidity also very high, like 75- 85 average. Was about three feet in an east facing window. The previous winter, which was the first winter I had it, I lost one half of the side bush which I think was due to the cold and draught from the window. Ive now put it in a clear greenhouse thingy, temp is average of 18° atm. Looks like it's doing ok and has no more yellowing leaves which had started to happen when it got colder and I might have overwatered. Your Vidios are so much help and I love your personality. Thanks so much for making these and sorry for long comment.

[@anitaokey3073]

Thanks I'm now going to chop and prop mine. I've got 2 vines that are way longer then the other 2.

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh super exciting! :)

[@havefunbesafe]

In a small village nestled in the mountains of ancient Mesopotamia, there was a healer who was renowned for her ability to cure the sick and bring life back to wilting plants. The villagers called her the "plant witch," as it seemed that she had a special bond with the natural world and could command the plants to grow and thrive. One day, a young boy brought her a small, delicate plant with bright green leaves that seemed to shimmer in the sunlight. The boy had found the plant growing on the side of a rocky cliff, and he believed that it had special powers. The healer took the plant and examined it closely. She had never seen anything like it before, and she was immediately struck by its beauty. She placed the plant in a special pot and tended to it carefully, watering it and tending to its every need. As the days passed, the healer noticed that the plant seemed to have a special energy about it. It seemed to thrive even in the most difficult of circumstances, and it seemed to bring life and vitality to the other plants around it. The healer began to experiment with using the plant to heal her patients. She brewed teas from its leaves and applied its extract to cuts and wounds, and she found that it had a miraculous ability to speed up the healing process and reduce pain. Word of the plant's medicinal properties spread far and wide, and soon people came from all over the region to seek out the healer and her miraculous plant. And so, the prayer plant became known as the "healer's plant," and it was used to bring health and vitality to all those who used it.

[@breannarg]

This was such a detailed video! Thank you so much!

[@MegaAli213]

I'm on my second go around, with prayer plant's and hope your info pays off. In California we obviously have tons of sunshine but dry weather definitely hot during the summer. Wish me luck 🤞 😊

[@GoodGrowing]

you got this! Keep them out of harsh sun and they should be fine, especially if you keep it in a bathroom or kitchen!

[@MegMakesCrafts]

My relationship with this plant is tumultuous. I got it because it looked beautiful and I’m slowly coming to hate it. 😅 thanks for the relationship counseling I’ll work on some of your suggestions. 😂

[@GoodGrowing]

Oh no! So glad I could help hopefully patch up your relationship! Good luck!

[@extremechimpout]

I just got one of these from my mom thanks for the tips!

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh exciting! I hope she enjoys!

[@mjsoskie]

Really good video! And yes please, make one about leca 😊

[@GoodGrowing]

Thanks :) okay! I'll add that to the list

[@RANJITHA.PAI.]

I have a tiny cutting of Marantha and I wish it grows like urs.. I will follow all.ur instructions for sure..

[@GoodGrowing]

My one that I have in LECA was just a tiny cutting but now it's got 9 leaves! It just takes time and patience :) good luck!

[@jopem100]

Brilliant video I think u covered just about everything I wanted to know. I have just got a lemon & lime maranta so really appreciate all this info. Thank you xxx 🌱🪴

[@wiedesignarch]

It is soooo fun to watch your video and your super health and vigor prayer plant. So pretty and cool. Satisfying. _ Correct me if I am wrong about the ID. I remember both of green and red maranta you show in this video is Maranta Leuconeura. The green is Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoviana, and the red is Maranta Leuconeura Erythroneura. I remember I desperately another cultivar of Maranta Leuconeura which is Marisela or called Lemon Lime Maranta, and the seller always gave these two since they're more common to find while Lemon Lime Maranta is uncommon here in Indonesia. 🙏🏻😁 _ Hope my share of last experience is not too wrong remembered. 😁😁 Btw, I love your shirt. So matched with your pretty hair color. The white theme in your pots and wall decor, so fun to watch too. 😁

[@GoodGrowing]

Yes, I'm pretty sure that is correct. I actually just got some lemon lime cuttings too so I'm super excited about that! They're not super common here in the UK yet either! Hopefully you can get your hands on some soon. Thanks for all the kind words

[@PeteThiessen-o5x]

It’s a beautiful plant I have 5 mine are little different looking Where do you cut them to trans plant them? I love these plants so cute at night time how they close up

[@renee5476]

Thank you so much, inherited my mom's and transpoted between provinces has not been doing well it has been progressively dying, don't want to loose it

[@kk67k]

This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for being so detailed and informative with your explanations

[@GoodGrowing]

Of course! So glad I could help

[@BaiaBakhtadze]

This video was very informative & straight to the point! Enjoyed it a lot, hope my red Maranta gets its health back soon :D ^^

[@sharitawilliams-burrus116]

Do you add anything to the water when propagating? Plant food? H2O conditioner?

[@yasamikakoombala7766]

Magic ... Thank you from NZ 😊👍

[@cherylpenn4509]

Yep, you answered my problem, thanks a mil. Great video

[@GoodGrowing]

always glad to help! thanks :)

[@Donna2033]

Thank you so much I really appreciate you sharing. what a informative video. I had a maranta and it was doing good for a bit then I think I overwatered it uggh. God bless you.

[@kimsanders1057]

Love your video oh my God you are awesome I already knew a lot what you have said but as I'm getting older and I live in a jungle LOL I think you know what I mean can't wait to see your other videos thank you so very much God bless you and please be safe Kim

[@mandyoglesby8844]

Please can you do a video about growing things in LECA & hydroponics ( if you haven't already, can't find anything if so 🤔) As I've bought a bag of LECA and going to be trialing some propagations. 👍

[@GoodGrowing]

Yes! I'm planning on doing a LECA video soon :)

[@marthadehorney6553]

​@@GoodGrowing😅

[@ikillprettythingz7947]

Your videos are so informative and well put together. I'm learning so much. I think this is my 7th video I've watched. You're so chill! Do you have one on Peacock plants? Thx!

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thank you very much! I'm so glad you're enjoying them :) I don't have a video specifically about peacock plants but I do have a general calathea care video that would likely help

[@MaggieMaTransforminie]

Hi! Thanks for you video! I just got a new prayer plant. Do I need to repot it with fresh soil if the roots do not look crowded?

[@GoodGrowing]

nope I'd leave it as is! enjoy the new plant!

[@skully247]

so glad i found ur channel! u are a ray of sunshine :--)

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thank you so much

[@pattivanderluit8698]

Very informative and helpful thanks 🙏

[@user-co2uc4ng9p]

What do you think about slow release pellet fertilizers for prayer plants?

[@loic533]

Hi. Thank you for this video. Mine is just getting smaller and smaller leaves. It is placed at 50cm of a south window, could it be too much light for it ?

[@deandregreene6172]

This was perfect, thank you for the information.

[@GoodGrowing]

so glad I could help :)

[@ashrafawan5468]

I want to know about lecca. Please make a video.

[@hansololouise]

I needed this video 😂 I have 3 variegated maranta cuttings in plastic bags at the moment for that humidity hoping they will develop 3 chances right 😂😂🤣, I think I need a better humidifier though I have a cool mist one I think 😂🤣 and it uses tap water which they don't like, When I transition them if they develope will this humidifier be ok? Or would they prefer a warm mist one?

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh super exciting! I really want a variegated one! Cool mist would be fine as long as the air temperatures aren't too low. Tap water in a humidifier shouldn't matter too much as it's water vapour that has evaporated out all the hard water stuff! Good luck :)

[@hansololouise]

@@GoodGrowing I'm glad 🤗🤗 just not happening though the cuttings are dying but that's the thing with cuttings it's never 100% they will grow praying for a miracle though 😂😂🤣🤣, I agree with you they're so gorgeous that and the lemon lime maranta I love but in the UK they're really scarse to come across, like the variegated one seems more in abundance.

[@GoodGrowing]

@@hansololouise i've got my fingers crossed for you!

[@allyhassler3408]

what does it mean if my maranta leaves are faced down permanently instead of closed up? New Maranta mom here and I think i’m not doing the best

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Too much light especially at night time or not enough water

[@19Rybcia]

Can i plant it just in perlite ? Or does it have to be mixed ?

[@ashtonlady07]

What grow light is that ? I need to know to buy LOL

[@janice4512]

Great video! I might try my maranta in semi hydro using perlite instead of leca. I think leca might be too harsh on the fine roots. I'm wondering if the small pieces of perlite might hold the roots better with less gaps to allow the roots to dry out. Just a theory. Experiment time!

[@GoodGrowing]

Ooh good thought! I feel like perlite would work really well yeah!

[@joolzgritt4320]

Great info honey-thank you!

[@huskydarkwolf7269]

Thank you🙂 This video was very helpful ^^

[@tatimarie8166]

My green prayer plant is so droopy looking (when I purchased it, it was almost dead). The leafs are like falling really low, not sure if they need deeper soil. One just turned yellow too

[@GoodGrowing]

Is the soil staying constantly wet or too dry between waterings? Yellowing and drooping is typically a sign of watering issues.

[@A10TOES]

Mine has grown so much is why mine is droopy, almost like it’s vining, it also grows tiny pink blooms so I guess it’s happy?

[@dannilikesreviews]

@@A10TOES Mine is like this too. I didn’t think they were vining plants. I have it tied up now but I really want it to be bushy.

[@angiec5592]

which fertilizer do you recommend for a maranta? also how do i get rid of the yellow spots on my stems of my maranta?

[@GoodGrowing]

I personally use liquid gold leaf, only available in the UK. But any houseplant specific fertiliser would do. As for the yellow spots, it’s tough to know without seeing them. Feel free to shoot me a picture over on IG

[@icemancometh8679]

I wonder about the soil because maybe that's where I made the my mistake maybe you can do a video on that.

[@x-gate-gate-gate]

Mine has brown tips but I have a humidity meter and live by the ocean. It is always around 65% so I don' t know what is wrong!

[@GoodGrowing]

Could be a watering issue?

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Use distilled water only

[@johncarbis6688]

My red maranta opens up in the evening and stays up all night. Is this a problem? Just curious. Thanks for making these videos!

[@GoodGrowing]

It doesn't sound like an issue. As long as the plant seems healthy otherwise, it's doing what it can to get the light it needs!

[@sara-maude2153]

My prayer plant closes during the day and opens at night. It has a nice place close to light but not in direct sunlight. Is there something I should change?

[@PeggysPlants]

Thanks for the tips!

[@GoodGrowing]

No problem! Glad to help :)

[@debrawhatley3338]

My Maranta is thriving but is very heavy and hanging. What can I do about that?

[@rachaelnugent]

Curious if you use filtered or tap water on the maranta? I try to remember to do them the same time as the calathea, but once or twice i have forgotten and they get grotty London tap water.... constantly waiting for them to freak out when it happens

[@leas.8603]

I live in Germany - I give her tap water. So far so good.

[@GoodGrowing]

I do just use tap water (usually that's sat out over night) and I haven't had any issues with it. I don't think they're quite as picky about water as calatheas are

[@madeline7524]

Hi Emma! I have a question about propagating this beautiful plant! My maranta is getting so full that one node is holding about five leaves and I see that it is weighing that branch down. Should I propagate this node or is it a watering issue?

[@GoodGrowing]

You can defo propagate this node! As they grow longer vines, they will trail down a bit because of the weight. So you can prune it and prop to keep it standing tall or let it trail down. Up to you!

[@nancyd2858]

What does it mean when some of the lower leaves are going down instead of up?

[@d.r.mcmanus9640]

I bought one and it has a "vine" (for lack of the correct word) that is growing to the side complete with leaves? Is there a way to make this start to grow upright like a normal plant lol?

[@GoodGrowing]

you could always trellis it up, but this plant is inherently not a climber so it will not grow upright without help

[@bluedragnkittn]

I have a question about some of my leggy prayer plants. One is so leggy, that it looks like a bare vine with a cluster of leaves at the end... almost like a lion's tail. Is there any way to remedy this? I feel bad for the plant, because it's so very pretty, but dang, it's leggy. Thanks!

[@GoodGrowing]

When I have leggy plants I chop and prop and put those bits back into the original pot once they’re rooted

[@angelapugh4327]

I have just acquired a red veined prayer plant from my grandfather and it had some pothos that grew into it because they were put close together and my grandfather didn’t think to keep them from growing together. Sooo... I have pothos vines/roots in the same pot with my prayer plant. After watching this video I have a few questions. 1) should I try to separate the maranta from the pothos plants that have taken over in its pot?. 2) if the answer to question 1 is yes.... then what is the safest way to go about it without harming either of the plants? 3) Or should I just leave it and hope for the best?

[@GoodGrowing]

Haha love that! If I were you I'd probably try to remove it because their soil/watering needs aren't the same. To do so, carefully unpot them and try to detangle the roots. Pothos have fairly chunky roots, whereas marantas have fine ones, so you should be able to easily tell the difference. If you want more specific help, don't hesitate to reach out via IG and send me pics and I'll do my best to assist!

[@angelapugh4327]

@@GoodGrowing I'm just now seeing your reply. I will try to do that then! Thank you so much! I've actually moved the plants out to my front porch and where I am located in north Mississippi with all this summer humidity they are actually both THRIVING. Still planning on separating them but I will need to acquire an extra pot or two first. :) Thank you again for replying and also for offering your help.

[@jeteiaj]

Mine is struggling. I think I’m going several things wrong. Should I repot? There are several dead stems. And I need the water meter lol

[@GoodGrowing]

Oh no! It's hard to say without seeing the plant. If you wanna DM me pics on instagram I may be able to better advise!

[@rebeccaemmanuel8074]

this was very helpful

[@jude1515]

Good video.

[@Jordanaftali]

Thank u, really good video! :)

[@GoodGrowing]

thanks

[@yuntingtan5855]

Hi! I have issues with my new maranta leaves becoming smaller in size. Not sure if you know why is that happening! Thanks!

[@GoodGrowing]

could be from non-ideal conditions, like cuz of winter

[@bethdams1]

My red maranta does go up at night but in the day it droops so far it’s practically vertical. It sits about 2 metres back from a south facing window with no direct light and its on a pebble tray for humidity, not sure what I’m doing wrong 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@GoodGrowing]

that's completely normal! They will move a lot depending on the light and how much they need to gather. I wouldn't worry about it

[@LadyEL16]

Hi, are we able to use heat pads to keep them warm ?

[@GoodGrowing]

I've never personally used a heat mat with them. And honestly I don't think I will because it would dry out the soil much faster and these babies much prefer to stay on the moister side.

[@takii.s7762]

wooow i love ur shirt, where did u get it😍

[@GoodGrowing]

I got it from depop but I think it's boohoo

[@eloisebrad5469]

How do you make then stay up like that? Mine is completely horizontal, even at night when it's closed up. It feels like it's basically fallen over...

[@GoodGrowing]

These plants tend to spread out rather than grow up. So if yours has long stems it could be too heavy to stay up. Is yours quite big?

[@wizewizard1840]

how did you get rid of the thrips though?

[@GoodGrowing]

provanto

[@thefernking3582]

My maranta always grows tiny leaves when I move it from one place to the other or if I’ve overwatered -_-

[@A10TOES]

My prayer plant is the red and has bloomed all winter, tiny pinkest flowers, I never knew they bloomed! I’ve seen people cut leaves and poke them back into the soil so the plant is fuller, is that ok? My plant has grown so much & hangs over the sides of my pot, it doesn’t stand up like yours, am I doing something wrong?

[@GoodGrowing]

You're not doing anything wrong you can totally keep it as a trailing plant. And yes you can chop and prop straight back into the soil if you want a bushier plant

[@A10TOES]

@@GoodGrowing thanks for the reply, I just didn’t want to kill my plant.

[@playinragz8183]

Great video.. what happened at your hairdressers?

[@bubblesukii]

thank you for this video! :)

[@brownjo1287]

You should see if you can get a gardenia in London

[@marilynsuhail]

I love your videos and this is just the one I needed!

[@GoodGrowing]

Aww thanks! So glad it was the right time :)

[@iamgoregeous3952]

What about crispy leaves?

[@GoodGrowing]

crispy leaves are usually due to too low of humidity

[@LadyGoza]

Do you know why my prayer plant doesn't raise his leaves at all? And it doesn't stand up like yours. It just droops over.

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Not enough water or light

[@ashrafawan5468]

Informative

[@chunkychicken3177]

Thank you! :)

[@jamesoconnell30]

Hi! I have a calathea medallion, from Patch. After watering it and leaving it to drain, it's remained wet for two weeks. I also have a red chinese evergreen and kentia palm with the same problem. Patch's soil isn't very well draining. Because prayer plants are so temperamental, I think repotting it with more perlite will probably shock it (especially this time of year). How much do you water it, when you do? Do you totally soak the soil? I've been using filtered water, but I'm now thinking I should just use a smaller amount of water to avoid over saturating the soil.

[@GoodGrowing]

I've also found patch's soil to be super dense and not well draining in the home. If you think it's going to be an issue, repot the plants. I'm sure they'd rather the slight shock of a move than to have potentially harmful long term effects of overwatering and root rot. When I water I thoroughly soak the soil and I usually use tap water just because it's easier for me.

[@BigTangy_lemonhill]

Such a fussy plant . Killed one. And bought another one. My house is superhot in the summer and very cold in the winter. I may give it to my aunt lol. Her house climate has better control. A lovely plant...Just too finikey for me

[@marthadehorney6553]

I just bought a small one that needs to be reported but not sure when.

[@marthadehorney6553]

Repotted

[@GoodGrowing]

Kinda hard to say without seeing pictures, dm me on insta if you want some advice x

[@sandranikolic1276]

Do you have some scientific proof about morning watering becouse you are so convinced in that? In nature plant probably can choose when rain will fall, right?

[@GoodGrowing]

In nature, plants have much more ventilation and wind which evaporates the water in the soil and on the leaves, making it dry faster. In our homes, the air doesn't do that so it sits stagnant and can lead to fungal issues or rot. This is especially an issue at night because it's cooler and darker meaning the plant isn't absorbing as much, so moisture just sits there

[@adrienneranney1284]

Scientific proof?? What an odd comment! She is giving us her opinion and advice based on her experience! Go ahead and water at night if you want to.

[@reneagnes1162]

Emma, I trust you..

[@GoodGrowing]

Hehe thanks :)

[@Gee5425]

Thrips-gate!😂😂🤣

[@EvaBoka-j6l]

you always give great advise plus I find you are very sweet

[@arun.sekher]

'Leuconeura' as in 'leukos' = White, 'neura' = Nerves 😃

[@GoodGrowing]

well that makes sense then 😅

[@teresafermandel9080]

Hah😅. How does a plant know if it's morning or night if you get plant lights on😂

[@GoodGrowing]

I don't keep the grow lights on all night, so when there's less light they close up a bit

[@judyanderson2807]

You talk more about the red one and not the other I have the other one …..

[@GoodGrowing]

They care is the same :) I'm just holding the red one cuz I felt like it while filming

[@madhoney8888]

great, all of mine r on the verge on death

[@GoodGrowing]

Oh no!! Chop and prop!

[@MsAnon4223]

Not "thripsgate" 😂

[@ericklopez9457]

It's just a joke but this plant must be very stresed the whole time It was moving unnecesarily on your hands during the video. 😆 Please leave this plant in peace. 😆.

[@scottblackledge2612]

LOL Lol Lol Lol Lol