Easy Care Houseplants

The Prayer Plant gets it’s common name because it’s leaves tend to fold at night! Most varieties have a lovely rosemary scent. They are low growing but do like to spread.  The bold foliage makes Prayer Plants perfect for window sills, mantles, or shelves that need a splash of color. 

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when caring for your Prayer Plant:

• They like a warm, moist environment. Mist their leaves!
• They thrive in bright, indirect light. Do not place them in direct sunlight, however, as leaves will scorch.
• Water from the bottom, placing room temperature in the bottom cup of the Upotic Planter as often as necessary. Do not let soil dry out.
• Marantas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using. 
• Prayer Plants like to be fed. Fertilize your prayer plant every two weeks with a water-soluble houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength.
• These plants are pet friendly!

For more tips on caring for your Prayer Plant, visit Gardening Know How.