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title: "hello! very new to plants and i received this prayer plant from my…"
description: "hello! very new to plants and i received this prayer plant from my grandmother’s funeral. i overwatered her (her pot was too big!) is this pot too big as well?…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/MHDCEEvjSYaZAT8jdVgR2w/U9iq9Cgg0fC9d1bljRgJI2"
community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "kodabear"
published: "2026-05-17T12:45:32.137935Z"
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# hello! very new to plants and i received this prayer plant from my…

_Posted by kodabear on 2026-05-17_

hello! very new to plants and i received this prayer plant from my grandmother’s funeral. i overwatered her (her pot was too big!) is this pot too big as well? (5inches) her roots are super small.

also, how long should i wait until i water her again? i didnt water after repotting it.

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## 5 comments

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-17

the pot should only be about an inch or two bigger than the root ball, the roots should be able to touch the sides of the pot a little bit. this one is probably also too big. if you're having problems with root rot i would give it a couple days before you water again, but if not, water it when you repot. maranta can also be super fussy about their water, they want distilled water

#### kodabear replied on 2026-05-17

i’ll get another smaller pot but im worried about stressing her out or killing her with so many repots 🥲

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-05-18

shock is easier to treat than root rot 🤷‍♂️

### Cayla commented on 2026-05-17

I’m also new to plants, but I have one of these and I stick her in the bathroom and let her steam for a while. She perks back up. They don’t need to get direct sunlight, they are sensitive. Also try getting a moisture reader from Home Depot.

#### PlantingwithGina replied on 2026-05-18

I’ve read that so many places, but mine loves micro light all three of mine love my lights

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