Plant Care Prayer Plant Dottie

Prayer Plant Dottie

3.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Prayer Plant Dottie has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Prayer Plant Dottie

Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴

Taxonomy

Goeppertia roseopicta 'Dottie'
Goeppertia
Marantaceae
Zingiberales

Also known as

Calathea Dottie and Calathea Dottie

How to care for Prayer Plant Dottie

💦 Water

How often to water your Prayer Plant Dottie

Water needs for Prayer Plant Dottie
0.5 cups
every 9

Prayer Plant Dottie needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Prayer Plant Dottie

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Prayer Plant Dottie in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Prayer Plant Dottie: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Prayer Plant Dottie may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Prayer Plant Dottie in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Prayer Plant Dottie

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Prayer Plant Dottie: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Prayer Plant Dottie after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Prayer Plant Dottie can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Prayer Plant Dottie →

Common Prayer Plant Dottie Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Prayer Plant Dottie prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Prayer Plant Dottie Water Frequency →

Prayer Plant Dottie Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Prayer Plant Dottie may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Prayer Plant Dottie Light Requirements →

Prayer Plant Dottie Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Prayer Plant Dottie is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Prayer Plant Dottie prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Prayer Plant Dottie Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Prayer Plant Dottie is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Prayer Plant Dottie →

When and How to Successfully Repot Prayer Plant Dottie →


💩 Fertilizer

Prayer Plant Dottie should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Prayer Plant Dottie →


🌎 Native Region

Prayer Plant Dottie is native to Tropical Americas.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Prayer Plant Dottie grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Prayer Plant Dottie →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Prayer Plant Dottie can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Prayer Plant Dottie Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Prayer Plant Dottie can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Prayer Plant Dottie →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Prayer Plant Dottie, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Prayer Plant Dottie

Prayer Plant Dottie

Prayer Plant Dottie


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Prayer Plant Dottie has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Prayer Plant Dottie has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Kymberlena avatar
@Kymberlena
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 85 XP
globe Ceres, CA
07/17/2021

Show stopper for sure, but definitely picky on its location and humidity.

Browns easily Browns easily
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves

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