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title: "I recently bought this prayer plant and I’m hoping someone can please…"
description: "I recently bought this prayer plant and I’m hoping someone can please help me with why are the leaves getting brown edges and cracks. Thanks for your advice."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Eon’s"
published: "2026-10-23T14:10:36.597695Z"
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# I recently bought this prayer plant and I’m hoping someone can please…

_Posted by Eon’s on 2026-10-23_

I recently bought this prayer plant and I’m hoping someone can please help me with why are the leaves getting brown edges and cracks. Thanks for your advice.

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## 7 comments

### Chromepetal commented on 2026-10-23

Could be two things : 1.) fungal in which you have to clean the roots thoroughly and give it fresh potting mix or 2.) humidity problems

#### Eon’s replied on 2026-10-23

Thanks

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-10-23

They love high humidity. A humidifier next to it and water it with distilled water..

#### Eon’s replied on 2026-10-23

Thanks

### Gianna commented on 2026-10-23

I agree with humidity! They also don’t like their soil to dry out all the way, they’re a finicky plant!

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#### Eon’s replied on 2026-10-23

Thank, I’ve wiped the leaves and started to mist them with filtered water.

### Zack commented on 2026-10-23

Prayer plants really love distilled water.

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