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title: "I know he isn't a real prayer plant, but I thought I could still post…"
description: "I know he isn't a real prayer plant, but I thought I could still post him here. decided to repot him, but found out I could split him in half so I did! ^.^…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/MHDCEEvjSYaZAT8jdVgR2w/WoG6UxDirOWi3bauBkjujg"
community: "Prayer Plant Allies"
author: "PhiloFox"
published: "2024-12-21T23:55:59.841967Z"
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# I know he isn't a real prayer plant, but I thought I could still post…

_Posted by PhiloFox on 2024-12-21_

I know he isn't a real prayer plant, but I thought I could still post him here. decided to repot him, but found out I could split him in half so I did! ^.^ he's doing so well. one of my favorites. I hope he continues to do well under my care.

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## 10 comments

### Zoey commented on 2024-12-22

So pretty

### PhiloFox commented on 2024-12-22

thank you, I love him.

### 🎲Sunmoth🍡 commented on 2024-12-22

Woww, what a pretty boy! Is that a rattlesnake plant?

#### PhiloFox replied on 2024-12-22

yes it is!

### StormLover commented on 2024-12-22

Any tips?

#### PhiloFox replied on 2024-12-22

I generally overwatering my plants lol brightish indirect light

### Planta member commented on 2024-12-22

rattlesnakes aren’t real prayer plants? I swear they move too

#### PhiloFox replied on 2024-12-22

they do droop/reach when thirsty/wet lol but they are technically goeppertia insignia.

### Kate commented on 2024-12-26

I also thought they were prayer plants. They do close up. Mine actually was closing really tight at night (it was so awesome!) until I repotted it. I don’t know if it’s unhappy or still adjusting. But interesting to know they are technically not prayer plants I guess?!?!

#### PhiloFox replied on 2024-12-26

idk I guess I could be wrong? but it's actually a goeppertia insignia, not a calathea. so idk.

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