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title: "I got this Prayer Plant this past Spring. I was excited to put it in…"
description: "I got this Prayer Plant this past Spring. I was excited to put it in this hanging macrame holder but I think I jumped the gun and the pot is too big. I have…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/MHDCEEvjSYaZAT8jdVgR2w/6557c15db3f764fcebba627e"
community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "Lindsay in PA"
published: "2023-11-17T19:39:09.861Z"
language: "en"
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# I got this Prayer Plant this past Spring. I was excited to put it in…

_Posted by Lindsay in PA on 2023-11-17_

I got this Prayer Plant this past Spring. I was excited to put it in this hanging macrame holder but I think I jumped the gun and the pot is too big. I have gotten a few new leaves but I keep losing the old ones. Currently the one in the back is turning yellow. I recently removed a plastic liner I originally left inside this pot. I wanted drainage so I took the plant out, removed the liner, opened the drainage hole, and put back in the pot. Do you think it’s ok to move this to a small er pot now?

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## 6 comments

### Anna commented on 2023-11-17

Yeah, I would move it to a smaller pot right away.

### YinDeezy commented on 2023-11-18

You could downsize to a smaller nursery pot and still keep it in the macrame holder. That way you can keep the look you want while having a pot size appropriate for the plant.

### Nic Van D commented on 2023-11-19

Agree with the comments above a 4” nursery pot would do. Mine is bigger and it’s in a 4” plastic nursery pot it’s inside a nursery pot

#### Nic Van D replied on 2023-11-19

I mean cover pot 😝

### Lindsay in PA commented on 2023-11-20

I moved this to a smaller pot today. Hoping it makes a comeback and thrives! I really love the look of these plants.

### Lindsay in PA commented on 2023-12-07

I reported her and she has 2 new leaves unfurling. She must like the smaller, cozy pot.

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