Maranta leuconeura
prayer plant
The tropical-looking foliage of this eye-catching house plant has a row of distinctive dark brownish splotches on the upper surface, which run down the length of the leaf on either side of the midrib. These splotches are at their darkest when the leaf is young, but then the colour starts to change, becoming greener and paler as the leaf ages.
Also, at night, the leaves of Maranta leuconeura will often fold up on themselves (hence the common name of prayer plant), but open up again each morning.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Also, at night, the leaves of Maranta leuconeura will often fold up on themselves (hence the common name of prayer plant), but open up again each morning.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
How to care for Maranta leuconeura:
Originating from tropical regions, they like relatively stable temperatures (ideally above 15°C or 59°F) and a well-lit position that does not get direct sunlight (think steamy jungle!).
They like to be kept well watered, although this can be cut back a little in winter, and they thrive in high humidity, so either grow it in a steamy room, mist it with water regularly, and/or sit the pot on a tray of dampened shingle.
They like to be kept well watered, although this can be cut back a little in winter, and they thrive in high humidity, so either grow it in a steamy room, mist it with water regularly, and/or sit the pot on a tray of dampened shingle.
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Indirect light
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Peat-free general-purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
12cm pot | 25cm tall
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