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Prayer Plant Care Instructions
Scientific Name:
Maranta leuconeura `Erythoneura'
mah-RAN-tah loo-koh-NUR-ah air-ith-row-NUR-ah
Water:
Moderately moist soil. Water thoroughly when just the soil surface is dry to the touch. Do not allow plants to stand in water.
Light:
Indirect light.
Temperature:
Warm -- Prefers 70F-75F degrees during the daytime and 65F-70F degrees at night.
Tips:
The prayer plant is fairly easy to grow. At night its leaves fold in prayer and thus their common name. The leaves are dark reddish to purple. High humidity is a requirement of this plant.
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