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title: "hi everyone! i’m a rather new plant parent and i got this red prayer…"
description: "hi everyone! i’m a rather new plant parent and i got this red prayer plant not too long ago (maybe 2 months?). it’s honestly been doing pretty great! it…"
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author: "rowan"
published: "2025-11-23T03:40:51.625999Z"
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# hi everyone! i’m a rather new plant parent and i got this red prayer…

_Posted by rowan on 2025-11-23_

hi everyone! i’m a rather new plant parent and i got this red prayer plant not too long ago (maybe 2 months?). it’s honestly been doing pretty great! it unfurls new leaves pretty regularly, but i can’t help noticing the a lot of the leaves’ edges are wrinkly and some are browned. there’s really no other issues i can see. i often put it outside when it’s warm enough to get better light (not in direct light of course). i just really want this plant to thrive! a parent shouldn’t have favorites… but this one is my fave🥺

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## 6 comments

### Lunar23 commented on 2025-11-23

I have the same one and I love it to death and mine was like it at one point and I just made sure it was in a super humid and warm spot and had a lot of water and that seems to fix it I had to move it to my bathroom. I think it can also be from the winter season if it’s winter where you are it is where I am .

#### Lunar23 replied on 2025-11-23

The spots on yours seem a little worrying maybe make sure it’s not rust fungus just in case

### Phil commented on 2025-11-23

Most likely a humidity issue. Yep you may need a new plant accessory-a room size humidifier. And another accessory-a hydrometer to measure the humidity. It could have to do with your water too. They often don’t like tap water. Especially water with lime. Not a lime wedge😀but the mineral. You may need another accessory-a water filter. Alright it’s late. I’ve been watering plants cause just got back from being gone a week. Over 60 plants are screaming at me, and I’ve just started my third glass of wine.

#### amanda replied on 2025-11-23

I like your style, Phil!

#### rowan replied on 2025-11-24

haha thank you for your input! tap water is pretty good where i live (NC) but i will try using filtered instead! i didn’t even think of it, but humidity would definitely be a main issue with being inside. i’ve heard placing the plant on a bed of water and pebbles may also help increase humidity, (not necessarily \*in\* the water). is that true?

#### Phil replied on 2025-11-24

Yes that would definitely help.

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