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prayer plant genus Buy 'Prayer Plant – Maranta leuconeura' Care and Growing GuideThe Prayer plant, known as Maranta leuconeura, is a popular choice among houseplant enthusiasts due to its stunning foliage and relatively easy care needs. Known for its uniquely patterned and colorful leaves, this plant adds a vibrant touch to indoor spaces, making it one of the most sought after houseplants. Those looking for a pet friendly plant will be pleased to know that prayer plants are non toxic to both pets and humans. The Prayer Plant is so

The Prayer plant, known as Maranta leuconeura, is a popular choice among houseplant enthusiasts due to its stunning foliage and relatively easy-care needs. Known for its uniquely patterned and colorful leaves, this plant adds a vibrant touch to indoor spaces, making it one of the most sought-after houseplants. Those looking for a pet-friendly plant will be pleased to know that prayer plants are non-toxic to both pets and humans.   

The Prayer Plant is so named for its unique habit of folding its leaves upward in the evening, as if in prayer. This remarkable movement is a natural circadian rhythm known as “nyctinasty,” in which the leaves respond to light levels by opening flat during the day and curling up at night. In addition to being closely related to the red prayer plant, this intriguing behavior gives any indoor garden a dynamic and lively feel. 

Native to South America, it is also called the “Rabbit Tracks” plant. The Green Maranta Prayer Plant is renowned for its unique patterned leaves, featuring light green backgrounds and dark green blotches along the central vein.

These distinctive spots create a visually appealing contrast and resemble animal tracks. This eye-catching foliage, combined with the plant's low-growing habit, makes it a perfect choice for table displays, shelves, or hanging baskets.

The Maranta leuconeura is a compact plant that typically reaches a mature size of 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide. In its natural environment, it grows as a ground cover, spreading low along the forest floor under the shade of taller trees.  

The Prayer plant flowers bloom in the spring with small, delicate, white, or pale lavender flowers on thin stalks. While not as showy as the foliage, these flowers add a delicate charm to the plant’s overall appearance. However, many people grow the Maranta green prayer plant primarily for its decorative foliage, as the blooms are typically short-lived and less prominent.  

When and How to Water Your Prayer Plant  

Even though your prayer plant can withstand some dry conditions, it still requires regular watering to thrive. These prayer plants are not highly drought tolerant, so do not allow them to completely dry out. It is critical to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water the plant once the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Make sure the pot has a drainage hole to avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Avoid getting water on the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.

According to one theory, the prayer plant movement is intended to maximize water capture. During the day, they lower their leaves to absorb moisture and rain water, while at night, they move inward to retain water and direct any water to the center of the plant.   

In the spring and summer, during the growing season, you may need to water your prayer plant more frequently, possibly every 1-2 weeks, depending on the humidity levels in your home. In contrast, in the fall and winter, when the plant is in its dormant phase, you can reduce watering, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

It's crucial to use room temperature water when watering your prayer plant, as cold water can shock the roots. Additionally, consider using distilled or filtered water to prevent the build-up of salts and chemicals from tap water, which can harm the plant over time. By following these watering guidelines and paying attention to your plant's moisture needs, you can help your Maranta leuconeura thrive and display its beautiful, patterned leaves.

Light Requirements – Where to Place Your Prayer Plant 

When growing indoors the prayer plant prefers bright, indirect light for at least 4-6 hours daily. Place your prayer plant near a window where it can receive filtered bright light or in a room with ample ambient light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, so it's best to avoid placing them in harsh, direct light.

Additionally, they can tolerate low light conditions, though not extremely low ones. If your indoor space lacks natural light, you can supplement this houseplant with artificial grow lights to provide the necessary light intensity for your plant.

When considering outdoor conditions for your prayer plant, it's essential to replicate its preferred indoor environment.

If you choose to move your Maranta leuconeura outdoors, ensure it is placed in a shaded or partially shaded area. Direct sun light can be too intense for the prayer plant's delicate leaves and may lead to leaf burn.

By providing a sheltered spot with dappled sunlight or indirect light, you can create a suitable outdoor environment for your prayer plant to thrive. Remember to monitor the plant's response to its new outdoor location and adjust as needed to maintain optimal light conditions for healthy growth.   

Optimal Soil & Fertilizer Needs

The prayer plant thrives in well-draining, peat-based potting acidic soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. A mix that includes peat moss, perlite, or sand can help maintain the ideal balance of moisture and aeration for your plant's roots. Instead, make or buy a well-draining potting mix, or ideally, use our specialized potting mix, opens in a new tab that contains 5 natural substrates and mycorrhizae to promote the development of a strong root system that helps your houseplant to thrive. Ensure the pot has drainage holes to prevent water from pooling at the bottom, which can lead to root rot. 

In terms of fertilizing your prayers plant, it's best to use a balanced, water-soluble NPK fertilizer with a ratio of 5-10-5. During the growing season in spring, you can fertilize your Maranta leuconeura once a year to provide essential nutrients for healthy growth. However, reduce fertilization frequency or stop altogether during the plant's dormant period in fall and winter. Over-fertilizing can cause salt build-up in the soil, leading to nutrient imbalances and potential damage to the plant.  

Hardiness Zones & More

For indoor growing prayer plants, they prefer average room temperatures ranging from 65-75°F. It's essential to avoid exposing the plant to temperature extremes or drafts, as they can stress the plant and affect its growth. Maintaining a consistent temperature within this range will help your plant flourish indoors. 

For outdoor cultivation, the prayer plant is typically suited for USDA zones 11-12, where temperatures remain consistently warm throughout the year. If you live in a region within these zones, you can consider growing your Maranta leuconeura outdoors in a shaded or partially shaded area. Ensure the plant is protected from direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn and maintain optimal growth conditions. By selecting a suitable spot in your garden or patio that mimics the plant's preferred indoor environment, you can provide a conducive outdoor setting for your prayer plant. 

When it comes to humidity requirements, the prayer plant thrives in moderate to high humidity levels. Indoor environments can often be dry, especially during the winter months when heating systems are in use. To increase humidity around your Maranta leuconeura, you can place a humidifier nearby, use a pebble tray filled with water, or group plants together to create a microclimate with higher humidity. Regularly misting the plant's leaves can also help increase humidity levels and prevent them from drying out.

Wildlife – Prayer Plant Attracts the Following Friendly Pollinators 

The prayer plant, Maranta leuconeura, attracts pollinators and insects through its unique and vibrant flowers. The plant produces small, white flowers with delicate purple spots that are visually appealing to pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. These insects are drawn to the flowers' nectar and play a crucial role in pollinating the plant, facilitating the production of seeds for future growth. Additionally, the plant's foliage, with its striking patterns and colors, can also attract other beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control pest populations in the surrounding environment. 

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Toxicity: According to the ASPCA, Maranta leuconeura is non-toxic to cats and dogs, and humans. This makes it a pet-friendly option for homes with pets, as it doesn’t pose a risk of toxicity if accidentally ingested by cats, dogs, or other pets. This feature, along with its beautiful foliage, makes the Prayer Plant a popular choice for pet owners who want to add greenery to their homes without worrying about harmful effects on their animals. 

How to Propagate a Prayer Plant 

To propagate the prayer plant, you can use division or stem cuttings. Division involves separating the plant at the roots into smaller sections, each with a healthy root system and growth points. When taking stem cuttings, select a healthy stem with several leaves and nodes, then place it in water or a moist potting mix to encourage root development. Ensure the cuttings have adequate humidity and warmth to support root growth. With proper care and attention, you can successfully propagate your prayer plant to expand your collection or share it with fellow plant enthusiasts. 

Key Takeaways

  1. The prayer plant, known for its striking foliage and unique leaf movements, is a popular indoor plant due to its vibrant colors and slow growth rate.
  2. According to the ASPCA, it is safe for homes with cats and dogs, as it is non-toxic.
  3. Its leaves fold up at night as if in prayer, a fascinating response to light levels.
  4. Though it does not prefer prolonged drought-tolerance, it can withstand short dry periods and prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil.
  5. It produces small, delicate white or lavender flowers, though it rarely blooms indoors.

The Bottom Line 

Overall, the prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a captivating houseplant known for its stunning foliage with intricate patterns that fold up at night, resembling praying hands, hence its name. This plant not only adds a touch of elegance to indoor spaces but also attracts pollinators with its charming flowers. To care for your prayer plant, ensure it receives indirect light, consistent moisture, and high humidity levels. Avoid direct sunlight and overwatering to prevent root rot. Regularly misting these indoor plants and occasionally wiping their leaves with a damp cloth can help maintain their lush appearance. By providing the right conditions and attention, you can enjoy the beauty of the prayer plant while creating a healthy environment for it to thrive in your home. Order your very own prayer plant for sale today! 

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Although the Roborock S7 MaxV is not light on the wallet it has proven thus far to have been well worth the money spent. I did several weeks worth of research before buying this robotic vacuum cleaner. I chose not to buy the new S8 because I have all laminate flooring, no carpet anywhere and the S7 single roller seemed the logical choice. I ended up getting the black S7 MaxV and the white Auto-Empty charging dock separately because it was cheaper and there did not seem to be anyplace selling both the units in black. === THE VACUUM CLEANING UNIT === * The initial rapid (no vacuuming option) LIDAR MAPPING is exceptional in it's accuracy although if a room has ceiling to floor mirrors the LIDAR laser ranging will think that what's in the mirror is another room and it will show on the map on your cell phone app. Just create a "no-go" zone for that area and no problem. With each successive cleaning the machine seems to fine tune it's "understanding" of each room. 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My only very minor issue with it is that when dividing rooms or marking off "no-go" zones on my smaller Android phone it can get a bit fiddly but I think most people have iPad sized phones these days so likely won't find this an issue. === THE AUTO-EMPTY DOCKING UNIT === * The docking unit is pretty straight forward and does a stellar job of emptying 95-100% out of the vacuum's sealed on-board dust bin into the sealed bag within the sealed container on the dock. The dock has an additional HEPA filter which prevents essentially any particles from escaping into the air around it. It can be rather loud during this operation which will at most only last 30 seconds. The empty frequency can be adjusted from "Smart", "Light", "Balanced" and "Max". the "Max" runs the full 30 secs and the other 3 are pretty much left up to the AI to figure out. Not sure what the diff is between the "Smart" and "Balanced". I just use "Balanced" and if in doubt manually run it from the app which will go 30 secs. 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I am a bit of a technical geek (retired programmer/analyst) so maintaining the thing is more fun than a chore to me. It also made me laugh one time when I sent it on a mission to vacuum the wash room. I heard the unit's voice announce that it was leaving the dock to go clean. It rolled out into the living room where I was sitting and at first seemed to be looking around as though lost moving to and fro then after a few seconds of roving it suddenly figured out what to do and went straight through the dining are to the wash room to finish it's mission. This likely is not as amusing put into words as it was to watch. UPDATE 05-05-2023: After more time with this Roborock S7 MaxV I felt relating some additional experiences may be useful to some. Although I have not used the vacuum's mopping feature at all because my main interest is in it's vacuuming and superior navigational capability over time I began noticing my laminate flooring suddenly looking shinier. Mind you I hadn't manually mopped in an embarrassingly long time so this vac was doing better than I with my excellent Miele canister vac which I now only use to occasionally tune up the Roborock of accumulated surface dust from it's missions. The robot vac shamed me into actually doing a proper mopping of the floor. Now it will stay that way. The point here is that prior to using this type vacuum it is very useful to first thoroughly clean the floors (or carpets) as a baseline THEN use this spiffy device to keep it that way on a daily basis as it has for me. I'm an older widower living alone now for 8 years and I try to keep the place as clean as possible. With the S7 MaxV it's like having a service regularly vacuuming the floors. I live in the mountains and it takes no time for dust to accumulate here so again I am quite satisfied with this particular robotic vacuum. UPDATE 06-06-2023: After a couple months of owning the Roborock S7 MaxV and it's self-empty docking station I can say that using it to clean my laminate flooring once a week is more than adequate for a single guy living in a 2050 square foot single story home. I fired if up a lot the first week or so to assess it's capabilities. It was cleaning overkill for my purposes BUT I have zero pets and just one person with no carpets. My experience might have been different had I not first baseline super cleaned the house before beginning to use this vacuum. I mention this because I watched many reviews with videos showing problems with too much pet hair or "dirt" accumulated in the vacuum's dust bin before the thing could even finish a trip around their home's flooring. I've concluded that carpets are tougher for these machines which is why I have no issues with it's performance. 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It’s not quite perfect, but it’s so much better than cleaning by hand.
I’m going to frame this review as a series of responses to what I imagine are common concerns for potential buyers. Q. This version doesn’t come with the fancy dock. Is that bad? A. Yes and no. The robot has an internal dustbin of perhaps 20 cubic inches volume, which is enough to clean a few large rooms in a row without filling up, but only if they’ve been cleaned already recently (which thankfully is usually the case after a while if you’ve set a proper cleaning schedule). That said, since the robot runs as little as once per week or as much as 4 full runs per day (“full run” here meaning the robot runs until its battery reaches 20% and it has to return to dock), depending on your schedule, if a lot of dirt is introduced or you haven’t run it recently, it can get tiresome to empty the dustbin manually. 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But what if someone used that to drive around my home taking pictures of my stuff? A. Well, assuming that they didn’t go to the effort of brute forcing their way past the encryption on the connection, they’d have to have your login information for the app (they’d have to know which brand of robot you got to even know which app to use) and they’d have to enter the dot-pattern lock code that the app asks for every time you use the remote function, and that’s assuming you enabled that function at all, as it’s disabled by default and can only be enabled by physically interacting with the robot. But even assuming that they got past those hurdles, they’d then have the privilege of directing the robot to crawl across your floor at ~5 inches per second while announcing that “remote viewing is active”, and they’d still only have a camera view from 1.5 inches over the ground, which isn’t a great perspective from which to steal someone’s data. Combine that with the fact that the robot is incapable of opening doors and the remote connection can be terminated by pushing any of the easily accessible buttons on the slowly moving robot, and you aren’t exactly left with the stuff of nightmares. Q. What about the AI? Is it going to take over the world? A. Well, I can’t be sure about larger AIs, but the one in this robot is nearly smart enough to avoid getting the robot trapped by chairs with crossbars for feet and not quite smart enough to find a way to roll over ethernet cables without tangling them. It helps the robot navigate and it lets you look at pictures of objects the robot has identified as obstructions (if you have that option enabled), but it’s not going to be thinking circles around even the average housepet. Q. What about this mopping function? A. I wish I could say that it’s amazing and I don’t think I’ll ever mop again, but that just isn’t so. Mostly it’s because my house was built over half a century ago and the robot was designed last year, but my kitchen is the main area that needs to be mopped and it is unfortunately filled with the sort of cupboards that overhang the floor by a couple inches - just low enough that the robot can’t get under them. As a result, the major splash zones right under the ledge go completely untouched by the mopping operation. As if that weren’t annoying enough, the mop attachment has no way to actually remove fluid from the surface it’s cleaning, so cleaning with it is kinda like putting a moist washcloth on a string attached to a stick and kinda dragging along the ground over the stains: not the most immediately effective option. That said, with enough passes and cleaning of the mop attachment proportional to the amount of material to be cleaned, it eventually gets most of the floor pretty clean. And since individual passes are essentially free as far as personal effort goes… it’s good enough I guess. I just wouldn’t go for this model if all you need done is mopping. Q. What about the price? A. Well, at 2-5 times the cost of manually operated vacuums, it is definitely an investment, and it does fall a little short in some ways. For example, it doesn’t agitate carpet as energetically as most vacuums and doesn’t suck quite as hard either, so it’s unlikely to get as much cleaning done on the first pass as other vacuums. Then again, each pass is a significant investment of your time and effort with a regular vacuum, whereas with the robot you just have to tell it where you want it to clean, how many times, and what level of suction or scrubbing to do and it will do the rest on its own (note: it will charge in between cleaning cycles if it needs more charge to be able to finish, but it will resume once it has enough charge and will remember where it left off. second note: depending on which dock you have, you may be required to intervene to empty the dustbin, as well). The other main flaw is that there are some things it just can’t do. The robot is incapable of fitting into tight spaces and can’t climb stairs, so cleaning those areas is right out. In addition, the vacuum roller is several inches from the edge of the robot, so while the side brush can sometimes push loose debris into the vacuum, that pretty much only works on tile, wood and other flat non-porous surfaces. Thankfully, humans and most of our preferred living partners tend not to travel those areas much either, but you can still expect to occasionally need to shove a conventional vacuum around into those awkward spaces. And of course the stairs. In any case, I suppose it’s a long investment, but some napkin math tells me that over the course of the next year, I’ll save approximately 40 hours of cleaning. Assuming the robot lasts past the initial year (given how easy it is to maintain, I rate that as very likely), it will have paid for itself by then in saved labor. Q. If there was one more thing you’d add to make this product better, what would it be? A. Fast charging. The robot will automatically attempt to return to its dock when it drops below 20% power. Using the basic charging dock, it takes just over 4 hours to charge after that. In a world where most phones can charge from 20% to 80% in less than an hour (some in less than 15 minutes), I’m not entirely sure why this robot takes over 4 hours to charge. There is something to be said for the longevity gains to be had from slow charging over fast charging, but I think I would have preferred a setting in the app with an explanation attached and a slot on the side of the robot for installing a new battery. I’d like to stress that this is not a critical feature of this robot, but it would be nice to be able to schedule all the cleaning for when I’m at work, but it requires too much battery charge, and the dock can’t replenish it fast enough. Q. Overall, are you happy with the robot? A. Yes. Very. I was happy enough with it when all it had done was clean my carpets, but for an extra kick, I decided to ask it to clean my garage, in which everything from woodworking to machining to welding is performed and which hadn’t been cleaned for 2 years. Not only did the robot not catch fire or explode (not even a little, though it did ask me to clean its roller), but it actually cleaned up all the dust, sawdust, metal filings, welding sparks and stray leaves! I honestly hadn’t been sure it would survive that sort of torture test, especially since the manual says it’s only for indoor home use and my garage is not the environment the designers meant when they wrote that. So far, I’m quite impressed and I just hope I can find a way to make it do its job without buying every accessory and replacement part under the sun, since you kind of have to expect that sort of nonsense with companies that try to convince you their product catalogue is a lifestyle.
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I own three of these. One was used at my former home; the other 2 were purchased for my 3 level new home (basement, 1st flr, 2nd flr). "Are you crazy? Are you made of money? What a waste. You're lazy!" It could be that all of those are true. It could be that none of them are. I believe that none of them are. I work A LOT. And while I am infatuated with the ease of mopping with those manual "tornado" spin mops, I am also an automation freak. The older version (which is close to identical and uses the same parts -- which I still own and use) impressed me quite a bit as far as cleaning, vacuuming, mopping. It impressed me enough that when the other two went on sale, I purchased additional ones for this probably too large house. Total spend is probably $1,600 for all three over the course of 2-3 years. I also bought knock off replacement parts (filters, bags, mop heads) and they work great. Here's what you do to have a good experience: I don't run them on a schedule. I manually run them. This forces me to walk the house to make sure there are no dog accidents or unnecessary debris on the floor. My robots have never encountered dog urine or dog poop so I can't really say whether this device would identify and handle it. I think I would like to avoid testing out it's avoidance abilities in that regard. But, I do want to get rid of anything laying on the floor so dog beds go up on the couch, scale gets picked up and stuff like that. If you are going to vacuum and mop, try to vacuum and mop everything. Phone charging cords and the most likely culprit for getting tangled. Once I walk the house and see that there's an unobstructed path and everything has been picked up, then I run a cleaning cycle. You could choose a full cycle or just some areas or just some rooms. Useful if you work from home and do not want a robot in there. Works great. You can also define "No Go" zones on a map. Works great. (My gf has those really long pile area rugs that are like fake animal fur -- like the pile is wispy and 3" long -- and these do not play well with those rugs -- they get stuck every time. No Go allows us to clean everything and the robot avoids the rugs perfectly.) The bottom line is that you are the one with the brain, not the robot. Put the robot in a position to help you. Make the robot's job easy and you will be very happy. If you have pets or kids, DO NOT run it on a schedule Walk the house first. 1. Walk the area and pick up. 2. Check waste and water tanks and garbage bag and dump/fill if necessary; 3. Run it. 4. Dump/refill tanks so its ready to go the next time. I will often run basement, first floor and second floor at the same time. The layouts are complicated, but the robots have no problem. It rarely gets stuck. Occasionally, a magnetic mop pad will come loose, which is an easy fix. For the most part, these things run very quietly and they do a fantastic job. My basement is all tile and my workout room has thick rubber mats. The robot goes up and cleans the mats and cleans everything else very well. My first floor is wood floors plus tile and includes a laundry room a bathroom, kitchen, etc. Because the floor tile is that 'rough stone' texture, it does make a clicky clack sound, but it also does a very nice job of mopping and vacuuming. We have a couple of low pile rugs and there's never a problem with them or anything else on the first floor. The area and room features are usefull to vac and mop the kitchen area after food prep. The second floor has bedrooms with really old carpet and the rest is tile or wood floors. The vacuum picks up an unbelievable amount of legacy (before I bought the house) hair and dust out of those carpets. I mean, literally an unbelievable amount. Every time it runs, I will sometimes have to manually clean out the bin because of the volume of the hair. After the fifth or sixth cleaning, this is no longer an issue, but it still is pulling up so much legacy dog hair and dust. Quite impressive power. I run these weekly or in addition as needed with a small amount (table spoon or two or three) of liquid cleaner like Mr. Clean or Lysol and that seems to work very well. I'd avoid putting in a lot because you do not want internal parts to get 'gummy' or clogged. Overall, these are some of the best technology I've ever purchased. My oldest is maybe 3 years old and still runs perfectly. I look forward to using these for a long, long time. They save me probably 3+ hours per week.
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★★★★★ 5
As my initial review, it's a worthy robotic vacuum
As a rule, I do not write reviews based on a few days of use. I’d give it a month or more, observing how it performs. However, in the case of Roborock, I decided to make an exception, I was, quite frankly, a bit impressed by its performance. Hence, the following is my initial report about S7 MaxV robotic vacuum. At first, for many years, I owned Roomba and, since years ago it was the only well-known robotic vacuum, I was happy having such a toy. I did not make a reservation, calling my Roomba a toy, despite paying for it over $900, I did not see much use and enjoyed the first “robot” in my house. I was working on a third floor and heard Roomba vacuuming on a first, often bailing it out when it stuck under kitchen cabinets or some other obstacles. Years passed, and a month ago, I purchased Eufy G40+ (with a cleaning station) to see if 15 years of robot vacuum development made a leap. Well, if to judge by G40 (~$400), it was far from a leap, more of a stumble. But the reviews, and the price, were good. But a few weeks later, I couldn’t take it anymore, watching as the unit would “stuck” in a totally unobscured area, lifting it, placing it nearby, and watching as it would take about six minutes to cover less than 3-5 feet to get back to its charging station (video is available) I decided to replace Eufy with Roborock and got two units; a Roborock S7 MaxV ($640) and an automatic vacuum station ($300). Since I ordered them separately, the station came a day later, and, for a day, I used S7 as is with its standard dust bin. Again, time will pass, and I’ll amend my review, giving a more comprehensive statement. But initially, comparing S7 to Roomba and Eufy G40, I was pleasantly surprised. It works just as one would imagine a vacuum robot must perform. First of all, it’s quick. It took just one run to map the first floor very accurately. It’s doubtless. S7’s cameras, lidar, and all its sensors guide the unit with bewildering precision. Especially on the second run, I was utterly enjoying watching how it was "hugging" every corner, chair legs, cat dishes, electric candles (my wife placed them on the floor), and so on. It seemed that the robot built my house and was very familiar with the floor plan since it was born. I was also impressed that I did not see yet S7 bumping into any obstacle, it slows down and stops, leaving less than a few millimeters between its front pannel and any barrier. Dust collection. That is a bit funny. My wife does everything very diligently. She vacuumed the first floor a day before S7 arrived and was a bit surprised when S7 collected almost a full dust bit on its first run. The next day, we used it again, and when I sent her a picture of collected dust (albeit not as much as on the first day), she replied that in her opinion, S7 had some dust hidden inside its body and now it was just showing off. Well, not only it did a great job, but it also was very quiet, considering that we are talking about a vacuum. The application. It is ok. A bit buggy, but useful and comprehensive. You can create and name rooms, make no-go zones, and so on. I’m sure the company will continue improving its functionality. But my general complaint/wish is to see the application designers stop using almost the same colors for font and backgrounds. It is so difficult to read and understand anything if texts are written in a small font and the color (of the text) blends with the backgrounds. I wonder who was the first “genius” who decided to implement such a “clever” trick. How must a person with dilapidating eyesight abilities use such apps? Thus, as a conclusion to my initial impression - S7 MaxV is worth every penny and an automatic dust evacuation unit only adds great value to an already very capable machine. To be continued.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023

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