Prayer plant
Maranta leuconeura · Family Marantaceae
Also known as: maranta, herringbone plant, red prayer plant
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
Bright bathroom or humid bedroom.
Light
Soft indirect light. The leaves fold up at night.
Watering
Keep the compost slightly moist at all times.
About the plant
Its leaves have striking patterns, with red veins or dark blotches, and they fold up at night. It is compact and spreading, great for tables and hanging pots. It likes humidity and soft light.
Origin
Native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, where it grows close to the ground in shady, humid areas.
What it likes
- Soft indirect light
- High humidity
- Compost kept slightly moist
What it dislikes
- Direct sun on the leaves
- Dry air and crispy tips
- Heavily chlorinated water
Did you know?
It was named in honour of Bartolomeo Maranta, a 16th-century Italian physician and botanist.
