- Decorative Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
- Above Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 6-12 Inches
- Pet Safe
The prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a very popular houseplant due to the wide variety of patterns found on its beautiful leaves. These plants are native to the tropical forest floors of Brazil. The prayer plant family is easily distinguishable since each plant has highly patterned, decorative foliage. It gets its name from the moving leaves that lay flat during the day and fold up like prayer hands at night.
Best Locations For Growing Prayer Plant
The prayer plant is an excellent choice for any room in the home or office because it tolerates low to medium light. A location with plenty of humidity is preferred for this tropical plant. However, you can easily get away with placing the prayer plant in a dry location by misting the plant daily.
Prayer Plant Sunlight Requirements
In order for the prayer plant to thrive, provide it with plenty of indirect sunlight. Near an east- or west-facing window would be an ideal location. Direct sunlight will scorch the leaves. This plant is generally more tolerant of low-light conditions. During the winter months, these plants can go dormant and stop growing unless provided with supplemental light.
Prayer Plant Care
Prayer plants like to stay at a temperature above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and at a high humidity. Creating a greenhouse-like environment indoors can be challenging. To increase the humidity, place a small humidifier nearby, or place the plant on a humidity tray. Alternatively, you can choose to mist the leaves with tepid water. Prayer plants usually are fine with traditional potting soils, provided adequate drainage. These plants are slow growers, so if your plant outgrows its container, go up only one size and choose a container that has ample drainage holes.
Watering Prayer Plant
During their growing season, spring through summer, these plants prefer to be kept moist at all times. Prayer plants can be watered slightly less during the winter–water them when the top two inches of soil are dry. These plants are sensitive to being under-watered. At the same time, ensure that the plant doesn’t sit in water and become soggy since the roots may rot.
Feeding Prayer Plant
Feed your prayer plant biweekly from early spring to fall, then reduce feeding to once a month in the winter. Use a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer at half strength. Fertilize regularly to encourage growth.
Prayer Plant Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Above Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Moderate |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 6-12 inches |
| Mature Spread: 6-12 inches |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Light Grey-Green Leaves with Darker Green Patches On Each Side |
| Temperature: 65° - 70°F (18° - 21°C) |
| Humidity: Above 60% |
| Common Name: Prayer Plant |
| Other Name(s): Prayer Plant |
| Scientific Name: Maranta leuconeura |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Maranta_Leuconeura-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations