Prayer Plant (Maranta) Leaves Curling After Repotting: Too Large a Pot

Plant ID Confirmed

Your plant is Maranta leuconeura (prayer plant). Purple leaf undersides are normal.

Repotting Caused the Problem

Prayer plants LIKE being root-bound. If you moved it to a larger pot, the excess soil stays wet too long, causing leaves to curl like straws.

Immediate Actions

• Has soil dried since repotting? It MUST dry before watering.
• Uncurl a leaf—check inside for spider mites (webs). If found, spray alcohol inside leaves every 3 days for 2 weeks.
• Drain excess water from tray; dry plant well between waterings.

If Plant Appears Dead

Don't discard! It has tuberous roots and may go dormant. Place in sunny corner, give 2 tsp water every 2 weeks, wait up to 6 months for resprouting.