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Curling Leaves in Prayer Plant
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The Prayer Plant folds its leaves upward at night, resembling hands in prayer
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Prayer Plant care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to curling leaves in Prayer Plant. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Humidity
50%+ preferred.
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Water
Every 1–2 weeks with filtered water. Keep moist.
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Temperature
18–27°C (65–80°F).
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Symptoms to look for in Prayer Plant
- fiber_manual_recordLeaves rolling or curling inward
- fiber_manual_recordCupping of leaf surface
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Common causes in Prayer Plant
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordHeat stress
- fiber_manual_recordSpider mite damage
- fiber_manual_recordViral disease
- fiber_manual_recordHerbicide drift
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How to diagnose curling leaves in Prayer Plant
Check soil moisture. Look for spider mite webbing on undersides of leaves.
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How to treat curling leaves in Prayer Plant
Water if dry. Treat for spider mites if present. Move to cooler location if heat-stressed.
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Preventing curling leaves in Prayer Plant
Consistent watering. Pest monitoring. Avoid herbicide drift.