A compact, spreading houseplant perfect for desks and shelves. The Prayer Plant grows low and wide, creating a lush groundcover effect. Its distinctive foliage folds upward each evening in a graceful movement—the botanical behavior that inspired its common name. Thrives in moderate light and brings subtle, living drama to any workspace.
Details
Botanical Name
Maranta leuconeura
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
12 inches
Max Spread
12 inches
Plant Form
- Rounded
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Medium Light
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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