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title: "Hello all! I’m new to prayer plants and recently got a rattlesnake…"
description: "Hello all! I’m new to prayer plants and recently got a rattlesnake calathea! For the past week it hasn’t been closing up at night. Otherwise it looks perfectly…"
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community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "BigGrac"
published: "2024-07-07T04:04:30.183898Z"
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# Hello all! I’m new to prayer plants and recently got a rattlesnake…

_Posted by BigGrac on 2024-07-07_

Hello all! I’m new to prayer plants and recently got a rattlesnake calathea! For the past week it hasn’t been closing up at night. Otherwise it looks perfectly fine! I water when it feels dry on the top inch or so, I mist and bring it in the bathroom with me when I shower for the humidity haha. It’s in an east-facing window and only has one random crispy spot but I bought it like that. Any ideas why she’s not praying at night or if it’s okay if that doesn’t happen? Thank you!

## 6 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-07-07

It’s probably because you’re moving it around. I’d skip the misting and bringing it into the bathroom. Too much light or inconsistent light \& changes will affect its ability to “pray” East is a good spot for it! I keep mine near east facing sliding doors

This could also be a dehydration issue but it sounds like you’re not under watering.

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#### BigGrac replied on 2024-07-07

Thank you!! I’ll stop bothering her so much lol

#### BigGrac replied on 2024-07-07

Yours is beautiful! Major goals

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-07-07

thanks! this is the only calathea i’ve ever had success with — but it might be time to give another variety another shot 🤪

#### BigGrac replied on 2024-07-13

Update: I’ve let her chill and stopped moving her so much and she’s back to doing her thing. Thanks for the advice!

#### eatyacarbs replied on 2024-07-13

🥳 🎉

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