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super hans

Does she look okay? I bought her two days ago and I’ve never owned a prayer plant before, I’ve heard they’re very hard to keep alive so just trying to do my research! I know they naturally droop throughout the day but I’m not sure how to tell the difference between normal “not praying” vs dying! She is moist but not soggy and I am trying not to overwater her. I know prayers need high humidity which I don’t have in my home so every now and then I will keep her in my bathroom for a few hours when I have a bath so she can take in some moisture between watering

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  1. Lindsay in PA

    Does she still raise up in the evenings?

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    • super hans

      I haven’t noticed yet but I’ve only had her for 2 days so I need to look out for it!

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    • Lindsay in PA

      Take another comparison photo in the later evening and do a side by side. That should give you some insight.

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  2. Lindsay in PA

    I see a gorgeous new leaf about to unfurl! I have one and it’s pretty small. I got it in Spring and only have one new leaf. But overall it’s fine.

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    • super hans

      I’m so excited for the new leaf! Her leaves feel very tough if I gently try to move them so I’m hoping that’s an indication that she’s okay

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  3. Women are Water

    She look great! No crispy edges and a new leaf. They are very resilient so don’t worry. Even if you lose some leaves as she acclimates to your environment she’ll bounce. Don’t worry

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    • super hans

      Phew thank you!! I slightly tried to bend some of her stems to see if she felt weak and I felt some strong resilience so I’m hoping she’s good! I’m gonna watch out for praying tonight. I haven’t seen it yet so I think it might actually move me to tears if I see her pray 😂

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    • Women are Water

      Awe! Yes! That’s the best part! 🤗

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    • Amber Gray

      I had no idea this plant actually did that in the evenings! How cool! I’m gonna have to have one as well.

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    • super hans

      Yes they’re gorgeous! The name prayer plant comes from the way they raise up as if they’re praying. They’re beautiful 💗

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