COMMON NAME: Calathea and Maranta (Prayer Plant)

LIGHT: Bright to medium indirect light

WATERING: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

SOIL: Indoor mix with added coco coir or peat moss to help retain moisture without becoming waterlogged

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer

PRUNING: Trim brown or damaged leaf edges and remove faded leaves to maintain appearance

EXTRA NOTES: Humidity is essential to preventing brown leaves! Use a pebble tray or humidifier. Sensitive to cold or hard water—room temperature distilled water is best

PET SAFE? Non-toxic

CHILD SAFE? Non-toxic

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