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title: "Help! My prayer plant leaves have started to wilting and drying like…"
description: "Help! My prayer plant leaves have started to wilting and drying like it is not getting enough water. I water it often and check to make sure the soil is moist.…"
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published: "2026-02-07T16:38:32.495999Z"
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# Help! My prayer plant leaves have started to wilting and drying like…

_Posted by Planta member on 2026-02-07_

Help! My prayer plant leaves have started to wilting and drying like it is not getting enough water. I water it often and check to make sure the soil is moist. I had notice me that the water drains immediately, maybe too fast to feed. Has anyone ever had this issue or have any thoughts to help retain water? Thanks!

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## 5 comments

### Whit\_Y commented on 2026-02-07

This looks like it could be hydrophobic soil or the plant might be root bound with very little soil left. If water is running straight through, the roots may not actually be absorbing much. I’d gently check the roots to see what you’re working with. Also, terracotta wicks away moisture, which is usually counterproductive for prayer plants—switching to a plastic pot and fresh, moisture-retentive mix should help a lot. Once the roots can hold onto water again, it should start to perk up 💚

#### Planta member replied on 2026-02-07

Thank you!! I will def try switching pots. Should I get a bigger pot when re planting you think?

#### Whit\_Y replied on 2026-02-07

If she’s super root bound then yes size up but no more than 2” larger than the rootball 🪴

### jlsKenzy commented on 2026-02-07

Also, I like to bottom water mine. I have it sitting in a plastic catch tray and I'll constantly keep a little water in the tray, so it doesn't dry out.

### Planta member commented on 2026-02-07

Thanks ya’ll!

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