Prayer Plant Care Guide
Maranta leuconeura, widely known as the prayer plant due to its daily sunlight-dependent movements, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae native to the Brazilian tropical forests. It is a variable, rhizomatous perennial, growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall and broad, with crowded clumps of evergreen, strikingly-marked oval leaves, each up to 12 cm (5 in) long. The plant spreads itself horizontally, carpeting an entire small area of forest floor, sending roots into the substrate at
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About This Plant
Maranta leuconeura, widely known as the prayer plant due to its daily sunlight-dependent movements, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae native to the Brazilian tropical forests. It is a variable, rhizomatous perennial, growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall and broad, with crowded clumps of evergreen, strikingly-marked oval leaves, each up to 12 cm (5 in) long. The plant spreads itself horizontally, carpeting an entire small area of forest floor, sending roots into the substrate at
Frequently Asked Questions
How much light does Prayer Plant need?
Prayer Plant thrives in bright indirect conditions.
How often should I water Prayer Plant?
Prayer Plant has high water needs. Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Is Prayer Plant toxic to pets?
Prayer Plant is generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
Is Prayer Plant easy to care for?
Prayer Plant is rated as moderate difficulty. Suitable for most plant owners.