Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Marantaceae · Houseplant
Velvety leaves painted with red veins fold upward at night like praying hands — a pet-safe favorite for shelves and baskets.
- · Keep evenly moist with filtered or rain water.
- · Loves humidity; group with other plants.
- · Avoid direct sun, which fades the markings.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Partial shade to bright indirect light
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Houseplant
- Mature size: 6-12 in tall · 1-2 ft wide
- Bloom season: Occasional · White, lavender
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Indoors year-round
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive mix
- Growth rate: Moderate
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