Maranta Leuconeura: Prayer Plant
Lighting: Medium to bright indirect light. Keep the plant out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. Prayer plants generally tolerate low-light areas but may develop leggy growth in very low-light conditions. In the winter when the plants go into dormancy, provide them with bright light to maintain growth.
Watering/Temps: Water with lukewarm water. These plants are very susceptible to drought, so water once to twice a week during the growing season and weekly during dormancy. Avoid overwatering as they are susceptible to root rot and fungus. This plant loves a humid environment and would do well with weekly misting, a humidifier, or clumping together with other plants to create more humidity.
Toxicity: Safe for pets and humans.
Pests: Typically not susceptible to many pests other than spider mites or mealybugs.
ETC: This plant receives its common name from its leaves, which stay flat during the day and then fold up like praying hands at night.
Maranta Leuconeura: Prayer Plant
Lighting: Medium to bright indirect light. Keep the plant out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. Prayer plants generally tolerate low-light areas but may develop leggy growth in very low-light conditions. In the winter when the plants go into dormancy, provide them with bright light to maintain growth.
Watering/Temps: Water with lukewarm water. These plants are very susceptible to drought, so water once to twice a week during the growing season and weekly during dormancy. Avoid overwatering as they are susceptible to root rot and fungus. This plant loves a humid environment and would do well with weekly misting, a humidifier, or clumping together with other plants to create more humidity.
Toxicity: Safe for pets and humans.
Pests: Typically not susceptible to many pests other than spider mites or mealybugs.
ETC: This plant receives its common name from its leaves, which stay flat during the day and then fold up like praying hands at night.
