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Prayer Plant

$9.99 / 3.5"


Maranta Leuconeura · Item # 18569

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Botanical Name: Maranta Leuconeura
Common Name: Prayer Plant
Flower: White When: Spring
Features: Low Growing plant native to Brazil. It gets its common name from the fact that its leaves stay flat during the day and then fold up like praying hands at night!
Light: Partial shadeThrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.
Water: Moist but well-drainedAllow the soil to dry out half way down between waterings but never dry out completely. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Temperature: 65°F–85°F (18°C–30°C). It’s best not to let it go below 60°F (15°C).
Humidity: Normal room humidity will do, but they prefer humid conditions if possible.
Fertilizer: Fertilize using a 1/2 diluted houseplant fertilizer every 2 weeks from early spring through fall and reduce to once a month in winter.
Harmful to pets?: No. These plants are safe for pets and children. The best practice is always to keep houseplants out of reach of small children and pets.