What do the leaves look like up close, and how's the light?
Prayer plants curl for several reasons — check underneath for pests before blaming the light.
What do the leaves look like up close, and how's the light?
Fine webbing and tiny pale speckles, especially underneath→No pests, but leaves curl tightly and soil dries fast→No pests — just stretching, pale, with leaves no longer folding→
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Reviewed June 2026 · how we check this