Prayer Plant (Marantaceae) Care - Ep 031

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  • Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
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    I’m a little breathless in this episode; I think because I want to fit so much information on prayer plants-or the Marantaceae family-in 10 minutes time! In this episode I go over different types of prayer plants from 4 genera, temperature, humidity, water, soil requirements, and a whole lot more. Hope you enjoy this episode (and the very, very cool timelapse)!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 576

  • @Jessica-kt3ne
    @Jessica-kt3ne 2 роки тому +115

    Bought my prayer plant the other day without knowing much about it. I was SO weirded out when I kept finding it in different positions. Thought I was losing it. The time lapse part of your video was very informative and I appreciate the care tips. 🌱🌞

    • @itastepaint
      @itastepaint 2 роки тому +7

      She has a plant a day series that I use when I’m out plant shopping. The videos are short so you can get an idea of the care quickly. It’s been a lifesaver bc I have a really shaded apartment

    • @flawlessgoddess1847
      @flawlessgoddess1847 10 місяців тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @davidfarrell7560
      @davidfarrell7560 5 місяців тому +1

      I did the same thing.😂

  • @CatharsisByProxy
    @CatharsisByProxy Рік тому +25

    Finally.
    I have managed to keep a prayer plant alive for more than 20 minutes.
    Finally.

  • @elaineeyyy9268
    @elaineeyyy9268 3 роки тому +20

    My maranta loves being under a glass cake stand lid 💚 It helps keep up the humidity & I leave it slightly open to allow air in 😊

  • @whyanita7187
    @whyanita7187 5 років тому +184

    My prayer talks to me every day. He lets me know, not to forget him. I love him.

    • @linvans183
      @linvans183 4 роки тому +5

      Huh?????

    • @majestybless1664
      @majestybless1664 3 роки тому +7

      Aww I didn't know they had gender.. I give mine names, and they also find ways to communicate with me💐🌹

    • @judithsosa8755
      @judithsosa8755 3 роки тому +9

      That was precious i love my plant too i named her junie and shes needy and spoiled

    • @marthelenada6197
      @marthelenada6197 2 роки тому +6

      @Lin Vans, you have to be a plant lover to understand the comment 🙃

    • @whyanita7187
      @whyanita7187 2 роки тому

      @@marthelenada6197 ❤️

  • @jennifercongdon4583
    @jennifercongdon4583 5 років тому +45

    Thank you, Summer for all the information you share. Your use of scientific details, names and terms is so appreciated. Your "smart" style raises the quality of your channel by actually teaching your viewers and making us eager to know more.

  • @laurenward8699
    @laurenward8699 5 років тому +33

    The BEST prayer plant video ever made. Anyone who wants to grow these plants can watch this and learn/grow. Thank you for all of your knowledge and expertise!

  • @turogers13
    @turogers13 Рік тому +3

    Wow, I'm glad that I stumbled onto your tutorial. I have recently purchased a cutting of a red veined prayer plant. I had it in a glass of water for weeks. I would regularly change the water and used both tap and bottled. I purchased a root booster off of Amazon and would occasionally add a small amount. It finally took root and I waited until a few more formed before putting it in soil. It does look a little weird because it is only one leaf sitting in a pot. I have transferred it onto a heat pad and grow lights.
    After seeing this I will take it out of the grow lights.
    This has been the catalyst for my new love of plants.

  • @maelewis8578
    @maelewis8578 4 роки тому +48

    Oh my! I grew marantas back in the 80s. They're so beautiful and such a pleasant energy. You've inspired me!

    • @rosasantoro7648
      @rosasantoro7648 2 роки тому

      Dovete parlare in italiano non si capisce niente almeno la tradizione scritta in italiano

  • @dorothymitchell3591
    @dorothymitchell3591 4 роки тому +6

    I grew these as houseplants in Northern Ireland in the 70’s 😊 now living in W Australia and want to grow them again and relive the 70’s 😆😆Thanks for all the info your videos are very watchable .lots of info very well presented 💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @dedadoe
    @dedadoe 2 роки тому +10

    One of my marantas had a little infestation problem, little lice like white bugs. I trimmed it all the way down cutting away all the leaves where they nested, and It grew back beautifully! Very strong and beautiful plants.

  • @CurlyViet
    @CurlyViet 6 років тому +68

    Never stop what you're doing, much appreciated🌿🌱💚

  • @somewherecloseby4121
    @somewherecloseby4121 4 роки тому +12

    This is my fav kind of plant, and I have collected 10+ different ones over the past 4 years. Sometimes they flower, but even if they do not flower, they are still so beautiful. I love calatheas so much. :)

    • @almaocampo6070
      @almaocampo6070 Рік тому

      Since you have been successful for a long time, what are your personal tricks and observations for them to thrive?
      Thanks.

  • @sugarwitch4503
    @sugarwitch4503 5 років тому +22

    My mum brought me a maranta, through her I fell in love with prayer plants and need more!!

  • @globalhealth4
    @globalhealth4 3 роки тому +35

    I bought one for 5 bucks and it had two leaves. It now has about 20 within two months and it’s stationed in my bathroom. We love hot showers and so does he(plant)

    • @bogbrither
      @bogbrither 2 роки тому +1

      Nice! Do you have a window in your bathroom? Our bathrooms have no natural light in our bathroom

    • @globalhealth4
      @globalhealth4 2 роки тому

      @@bogbrither we have a window but it is t one that can be opens. It was also frosted but it worked!

  • @nessanessa2934
    @nessanessa2934 6 років тому +7

    Just bought my first marantha yesterday and stumbled over your amazing chanel! Now I am bingewatching your episodes. 😊 I've learned so much already, and I am very excited about the rest of your videos. Thanks for sharing your love, passion and knowledge. Greetings from germany 🌼

  • @deenamorris1989
    @deenamorris1989 2 роки тому +3

    Very informative video. I just started having house plants after my daughters funeral. This was such a great help. I will be watching more of your videos. Thanks for what you do!

  • @barbll000
    @barbll000 5 років тому +3

    Loving your channel. I'm newer to indoor plants and purchased many of these Prayer Plants at the garden store. I'm totally in love with them.
    You're a fabulous speaker and very easy to understand. Love how you explain things.

  • @TheTimeForChange44
    @TheTimeForChange44 6 років тому +15

    Thank you for the function for the underside of the leaf! I did not know that!

  • @kidzrn
    @kidzrn 6 років тому +1

    Summer, just found your channel and I'm in love! My plants are like little rays of sunshine around my home and it makes me so happy! It's wonderful to finally find a channel that has someone who loves plants as much as I do! Thank you!!

  • @eastonmeyer8105
    @eastonmeyer8105 6 років тому +11

    Awesome vid! The tip on using distilled water was extremely helpful!! thanks 😊😊

  • @maryanncarrlton6878
    @maryanncarrlton6878 4 роки тому +1

    Those plants ! That beautiful oxygen exchange in the small space.
    Love it ! 🙏♥️

  • @myecannon254
    @myecannon254 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. This is the first video, of many watched, that mentions these plants go dormant. That's very helpful.

  • @BastokyG
    @BastokyG 5 років тому +12

    Thank you! I will subscribe. It's good to get advice from someone who is actually trained and knowledgeable.

  • @EvelynPyne
    @EvelynPyne 4 роки тому

    One of the best videos on plant care I’ve watched! Thank you! 🙏

  • @kevindaniel2k19vlogs8
    @kevindaniel2k19vlogs8 5 років тому +2

    New subscriber. So informative. I just recieved my prayer plant yesterday and I forgot about them folding and noticed it this morning. Loved the time lapse.

  • @DirtyFastingLife
    @DirtyFastingLife 6 років тому +328

    MY PRAYER PLANT JUST FLOWERED...IM SO EXCITED..I HAD NO IDEA THEY FLOWER.

    • @mymiracle79
      @mymiracle79 5 років тому +3

      Me either I'm shopping for one now.

    • @punKRaWKgrL333
      @punKRaWKgrL333 5 років тому +10

      What does the flower look like? So curious!

    • @makerofstuff
      @makerofstuff 5 років тому +6

      The flowers on mine were slightly bell shaped.

    • @jfo2180
      @jfo2180 5 років тому +3

      Congratulations! I hope mine will get there now that I’ve watched this video!

    • @anatsurtsumia5828
      @anatsurtsumia5828 5 років тому +5

      Yeah mine flowered too. One morning I got up and little pinky flower was there. The feeling was amazing. I really did not expect flower from my prayer plant.

  • @bridgetteross8377
    @bridgetteross8377 3 роки тому +5

    it was definitely tap water AND lack of humidity stifling my prayer plants, wow

  • @shilpisinghal6079
    @shilpisinghal6079 5 років тому +3

    Very beautiful foliage plants. I love them. Thanks.

  • @felicianogrageda7892
    @felicianogrageda7892 3 роки тому

    Thank you. It feels like just listening stories from an older sister... great job❤❤❤

  • @nats6190
    @nats6190 6 років тому +4

    I love your videos! I recently got a Calathea lancifolia and, after watching its behavior for a day or so, thought the leaves were drooping due to it being thirsty. I've since learned it's a daily pattern and now, I am used to the leaves making noise as they shift and readjust every day. It's a fun plant!

  • @tonymoroc
    @tonymoroc 5 років тому

    I am obsessed with your channel. loving every moment 😊

  • @sunflower3572
    @sunflower3572 3 роки тому

    Very helpful! I love how you explain everything and have examples to show on camera. The visual are very helpful with all the great information that you share. Fantastic channel.

  • @PatriciaAnnGriggs
    @PatriciaAnnGriggs 3 роки тому +8

    I have a Prayer Plant that I Love that my mom gave me a cutting from that she had for years and her plant is so big. I love the time lapse video of the Prayer Plant

  • @ravenwolfe5825
    @ravenwolfe5825 5 років тому +1

    That time lapse--wow!

  • @wendymatin6633
    @wendymatin6633 2 роки тому +3

    Just bought my first prayer plant. Very useful tips for a new plant mom

  • @1estrella1
    @1estrella1 5 років тому +1

    Amaaaazing!!!! I love allll of the information you gave us! Thank you so much!

  • @thompsonh96
    @thompsonh96 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video!!
    My prayer plant was looking a little sad but your tips really helped out!!

  • @naturalgalwilliams
    @naturalgalwilliams 4 роки тому +1

    Your knowledge of these of plants have changed my mind in adding one possibly to my green family. Trily6thank you for educating me. OneLove.

  • @sheetalmudaliar
    @sheetalmudaliar 5 років тому +2

    Thankyou soo much for sharing your knowledge with everyone.
    It was so informative and interesting.

  • @lisapeterson729
    @lisapeterson729 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for your vlogs they are super helpful and your knowledge is incredible. I almost always learn something new!THANK YOU!

  • @ichtus27
    @ichtus27 6 років тому +6

    Thank u, realy thank u for sharing what you know and learnd. Really suprising of what i learnd and than see back in my plants. The one gets hurt by to much light and another really loves light like my coffee plants. The morning sun does so amazingly well on my coffee plants. Other places and also in my plastic greenhouse almost distroyed a coffee plant but in my bedroom window that has morning sun... it does so wel.... Thanks for all you show and teach.

  • @jamiewilson9262
    @jamiewilson9262 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your help, Summer! My prayer plant already looks better and I just found your channel a month ago!

  • @kcf
    @kcf 3 роки тому +1

    That’s very educational. Yes my plants called them angels and now I knew there are prayer plants. God bless you

  • @cynthiaesquibel3191
    @cynthiaesquibel3191 6 років тому

    Just came across your channel tonight for the first time and I'm enjoying it immensely. It's so much nicer listening to someone discuss the care and requirements of houseplants than just reading the basic, generic info on the plant tags we find shoved into the pots when we buy them at our local stores. Especially this one..I just bought one of these a few months back, and I've followed the instructions to a T, but it's not thriving at all. I'm thinking now, after watching this vid, that at least part of the problem in lack of humidity - it's February in Maine, not much humidity in my home right now!

  • @porkyspunk
    @porkyspunk 4 роки тому

    I love watching your videos I learn so much and so happy you are willing to share your knowledge and love of plants with us

  • @tonioceans7727
    @tonioceans7727 2 роки тому +7

    My prayer plants do really well in my bathroom window, (indirect light). They love the moisture in the air when we shower. It's a tip I learned from my dad who had a plant live beyond 30 years in his bathroom.

    • @BradyRay_333
      @BradyRay_333 2 роки тому

      This is a good idea. I will see if I can find a place in my bathroom for my maranta.

    • @debraolson7553
      @debraolson7553 Рік тому +1

      I have no window in my bathroom so I put mine in the kitchen. It's been blooming non stop since Jan-Feb it is August now & still blooming. I have never had one bloom like this before. I love it though!

    • @jocelyndeloney
      @jocelyndeloney Місяць тому

      @@debraolson7553 can I ask if you have a window in your kitchen? I don't have a window in my kitchen or bathroom and I'm not sure if its a good idea to put mine in either room without a window

  • @77MariaB
    @77MariaB 3 роки тому

    I must say that I love your videos, so informative and my absolute go to when I need info.

  • @daublex2388
    @daublex2388 6 років тому +2

    Such great info..very thorough.

  • @KeetoowahChristina
    @KeetoowahChristina 5 років тому +1

    I love your channel! I'm learning so much!

  • @Stewmsabourin
    @Stewmsabourin 6 років тому +22

    You made me buy one with this video, haha thank you!

  • @ashleylatheef
    @ashleylatheef 5 років тому

    It is really helpful to me because I purchased one last week. Thank u very much n all the best for the nw series 365 days of plants.

  • @Tsunshinegal
    @Tsunshinegal 6 років тому +1

    Great 👍 inform & beautiful plants you have ! 🌿🍃☘️🍀🌱

  • @shawnzilla83
    @shawnzilla83 5 років тому +4

    First channel I ever used “the bell” 🔔 on. Congrats!

  • @sgardnerstyle
    @sgardnerstyle 6 років тому +9

    Absolutely loving these plant one on me videos. Id love to see one on Monstera care:)

  • @BradyRay_333
    @BradyRay_333 2 роки тому

    I just got a lime green maranta and I am really happy that you have a video about them. Your channel is one of the biggest reasons I wanted to get a houseplant :)

  • @evelynchambers126
    @evelynchambers126 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you sooooo much for your input. I in Florida and feed my plants natural drinking water or rain water they love.
    Very helpful .

  • @urbanrat84
    @urbanrat84 5 років тому +1

    Thanks to your videos I've been able to confidently keep my first Calatheas and be successful from the beginning so a big big warm THANK YOU! I just got home from buying more varieties :)

  • @ariari2454
    @ariari2454 5 років тому +2

    These plants are so unique n challenging..., really got me interested... I ve been dealing with these plants for 2 months.., nice info sharing... Thanks.. It helps me A lot... Greets from Indonesia

  • @53peace
    @53peace 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for such a detailed and thorough explanation. It was very helpful as my Maranta plant seemed to be dying on me. Now I know why it’s unhappy and on my way to sort out the problem. Bless.

  • @stellyd
    @stellyd 5 років тому

    I love your videos. Super informative. Thanks!

  • @austinbloom7681
    @austinbloom7681 2 роки тому

    🎄💚🌿Merry Christmas! Happy holidays!

  • @sarahroberts8184
    @sarahroberts8184 6 років тому +11

    What are your favorite plant books, blogs, magazine etc. for plant identification, plant care and for helping identify what is wrong with your plants. Also thank you for doing a specific prayer plant video, there's always something new to learn about the plants in your home and my prayer plant is very grateful for your information.

    • @tahtguycass
      @tahtguycass 6 років тому

      Yeah, an episode on this would be rather cool.

  • @kitcat123ful
    @kitcat123ful Рік тому

    omg you are by far my favorite house plant expert

  • @URDesign1
    @URDesign1 4 роки тому

    I love this plants and your educational program

  • @boop615
    @boop615 2 роки тому +1

    my prayer plant just flowered i’m so happy!

  • @proheadhunter
    @proheadhunter 6 років тому

    Summer..this was my all time favorite video of all your videos; for two reasons. 1.) Very informative (now I have to run out to buy my first Marantaceae.) 2.) This was a great distraction from a very stressful week of dealing with Hurricane Irma. I had to bring all my outdoor plants indoors this weekend. Now I know what it is like to live with 150 plants like you!ha ha Thank you!!!

  • @sophiev.r.6644
    @sophiev.r.6644 6 місяців тому

    thank you for sharing all your remarkable knowledge! i love watching your videos and having all of my questions answered! you're amazing

  • @lilliedoubleyou3865
    @lilliedoubleyou3865 6 років тому +2

    THANK YOU. So far, you are the only one who actually said they like low-medium light...I'd seen 'indirect' light on the other sites and was wondering why mine wasn't doing too well...near a lamp :s So thank you!

  • @lavanyavijayaraghavan3120
    @lavanyavijayaraghavan3120 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for such an informative and easy-to-follow video! I just got my first prayer plant so this will be so useful! I hope to someday have as many plants as you do!

  • @pammops8668
    @pammops8668 4 роки тому

    Lucky me , i was gifted with a trailer worth of plants and within the load was several prayer plants! Thanks for the info, my heart was broken when i thought one died. My prayers that the prayer plant is just dormant! wootwoot Brooklyn!

  • @hollyplata
    @hollyplata 4 роки тому +2

    I am so glad you mentioned the tap water being an issue. I wasn't sure why my Calathea Ornata was getting a few crispy edges. I am going to try distilled water.

  • @anthonygraham1872
    @anthonygraham1872 5 років тому

    Thank you for the great tips, as usual!

  • @jofagan4375
    @jofagan4375 3 роки тому +1

    This was so helpful as I recently was given a cutting of the pray plant and was baffled by its behavior 😊

  • @catherinedesilets8960
    @catherinedesilets8960 3 роки тому +2

    I’m so in love with the Calathea I just bought mine a few days ago
    I’ve got it in my bathroom with stays at 55-65% humidity & quite warm cause I like it that way .. I’m really hoping I can keep it alive thanks for the amazing video

  • @jenh.1511
    @jenh.1511 5 років тому +3

    Great advice! thank you for sharing :)

  • @lanakay6729
    @lanakay6729 4 роки тому

    This was so so so helpful. You are my favoriteeeeee

  • @nancygesimondo112
    @nancygesimondo112 3 роки тому

    great advice...thank you...takes the mystery out of this lovely plant baby.

  • @obiwanWasabi
    @obiwanWasabi 6 років тому

    I have watched this video many times, it calms me every time before bed :-)

  • @CuLPaa
    @CuLPaa 3 роки тому

    I just discovered your channel and I have to say that you are the one who explains with reliable and clear sentences. I couldnt find any informing videos even in my own language (Turkish) like it. Thank you and keep going :)

  • @cefcat5733
    @cefcat5733 Місяць тому

    I guess that I never saw this video. I'm sure that Linda read these wonderful comments, or that her lovely Daughter read them to her. Yes, I still miss her very much. Besides her plant collection, she collected elephants, so that when I see an elephant, I imagine that she is saying 'Hi.' You'll be surprised how many elephants you'll see now. Thanks for this video Suzette and for the uplifting moments you gave to Linda along the way. ❤

  • @felipearaiza2903
    @felipearaiza2903 Рік тому

    This was such an informative video. Explained all details and understanding to these plants to help grow them

  • @avrilbrathwaite9416
    @avrilbrathwaite9416 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the info on these plants 🖒

  • @KatFoxy32
    @KatFoxy32 5 років тому

    Love my new Calathea. Lots or purple on the leaf, and purple on the underside. Love!

  • @keishaa4491
    @keishaa4491 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for this! My poor plant has been so dry.

  • @lmrk5705
    @lmrk5705 6 років тому

    Thanks a bunch for this fabulous and informative video, Summer. My huge calathea’s leaves were curling & I thought it needed more watering. I’ve now moved it to another position and turned the humidifier on. Cheers

  • @marthafigueroa4686
    @marthafigueroa4686 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for that great information.

  • @ParisfromTexas
    @ParisfromTexas Рік тому

    Just got one today! Thanks for the tips

  • @mariangelesesquerdo106
    @mariangelesesquerdo106 3 роки тому

    You explain sooo well! A big Thank you from Argentina

  • @kellervirgilf
    @kellervirgilf 4 роки тому

    Great information and easy to follow!!

  • @pacifictrufflegrowers
    @pacifictrufflegrowers 2 роки тому

    Great videos! Thank you for sharing!

  • @dorotagirard5563
    @dorotagirard5563 5 років тому +1

    Very helpful information,thank you

  • @niknabeelahnikibrahim510
    @niknabeelahnikibrahim510 6 років тому +2

    I have three stripey plants. Thanks for the tips especially on water quality.

  • @AdverbsAndNouns
    @AdverbsAndNouns Рік тому

    Just came across your channel and im planning my next plant thank you for giving me such great information and education!

  • @Lunalis_610
    @Lunalis_610 5 років тому +12

    This was SO extremely helpful. I went and bought one of these as my first houseplant just as you described. I just thought it was pretty, but I didnt know anything about it. Months after it's still looking pretty, but it has some leaf burn. I think I might not be watering it enough. Thanks for the info!

  • @mamini7119
    @mamini7119 6 років тому +3

    i'm obsessed with my prayer plant. thank you for the work you're doing!

  • @ambycakes
    @ambycakes 6 років тому +56

    They are so beautiful! I am obsessed with your channel ^_^

  • @leslieheavingham8986
    @leslieheavingham8986 5 років тому +2

    Hi...I am new to your channel. Laura, from Garden Answer told us about your videos. So happy she did because I love house plants. And this Prayer plant is one that I have enjoyed. But didn't know much about. So thank you for this info. ❤ Look forward to your other vlogs. Have a great week.
    💛🌱🌷🌿🌻🍃🌸🌞

    • @oishd6077
      @oishd6077 5 років тому

      yes even i watched laura's QnA

  • @kaylaanderson979
    @kaylaanderson979 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for these tips! I’ve had prayer plants for a couple years now and have been struggling with the brown edging on leaves.

  • @gerardshorticultureculture7579
    @gerardshorticultureculture7579 5 років тому +2

    Just got a prayer plant ... Thanks for the vocab New word "Genera"

  • @imassage619
    @imassage619 Рік тому

    I just got one. Thanks for this info 👍