Troubleshooting
Prayer plant problems — and how to fix them
Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Brown crispy edges
Low humidity or tap-water minerals.
Full prayer plant brown crispy edges diagnosis →Curling leaves
Underwatering or low humidity.
Full prayer plant curling leaves diagnosis →Yellow leaves
Overwatering or root rot.
Full prayer plant yellow leaves diagnosis →Leaves stop folding at night
Insufficient light during the day disrupts the rhythm.
Prevent prayer plant problems before they start
Most prayer plant issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Prayer plant problems — FAQ
Why is my prayer plant brown crispy edges?
Low humidity or tap-water minerals.
Why is my prayer plant curling leaves?
Underwatering or low humidity.
Why is my prayer plant yellow leaves?
Overwatering or root rot.
Why is my prayer plant leaves stop folding at night?
Insufficient light during the day disrupts the rhythm.