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title: "My prayer plant has been under the weather recently - was fine and…"
description: "My prayer plant has been under the weather recently - was fine and then had sticky leaves and now drooping. No sign of webs or mites. Any advice welcome thanks"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/k9uEB9uYSbeIkBMtGHztuA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Planta member"
published: "2024-08-29T07:02:42.230335Z"
language: "en"
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# My prayer plant has been under the weather recently - was fine and…

_Posted by Planta member on 2024-08-29_

My prayer plant has been under the weather recently - was fine and then had sticky leaves and now drooping. No sign of webs or mites. Any advice welcome thanks

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## 2 comments

### Tarrier commented on 2024-08-29

Awww that’s sad. Is there any chance it’s had too much exposure to direct sunlight? The curled up leaf suggests it was trying to protect itself from sun scorching. Either that or it’s been extra thirsty in this recent weather?

#### Planta member replied on 2024-08-30

Thanks for replying, much appreciated. I think so and have moved it, given it a small trim (unsaveable leaves) and added some fresh compost. Seems to have done the trick. In a window with less harsh evening light now so not so strong. Relieved and pleased!

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