- Green, Yellow & Purple Foliage
- Pet Friendly
- Air Purifying Plant
- Needs Bright Indirect Light
A bold option with a tropical attitude. It is easy to see why this plant got its name. The Fishbone Prayer Plant has bright green oval shaped foliage with pale yellow bands. The leaves curl up in the evening revealing deep purple undersides. This plant is also pet friendly!
Best Locations For Growing Fishbone Prayer Plant
When picking a place to put the Fishbone Prayer Plant, be sure to pick a room that faces South or West. That will provide the right amount of light required. This plant needs bright indirect light. Direct light causes leaves to burn.
Fishbone Prayer Plant Sunlight Requirements
The Fishbone Prayer Plant should be placed in medium to bright indirect light that has plenty of humidity. This plant will work well in a family room, bedroom, or kitchen.
Fishbone Prayer Plant Care
Soil should be well drained. A mix of peat moss, sand, and loam is optimal. A shallow pot with good drainage should be used. When necessary, cut back leaves that have aged with sharp shears. Re-pot in the spring. When selecting a pot, be sure to pick a size that is only one inch larger than the plant.
Watering Fishbone Prayer Plant
The Fishbone Prayer Plant benefits from regular watering. Keep soil moist by using room temperature to lukewarm water, when watering. Do not use cold water.
Feeding Fishbone Prayer Plant
From spring to fall, fertilize every two weeks with an all-purpose fertilizer.
- SKU:
- FBPPL
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.

2" Pot
Plant Age:
~ 2-6 months
Plant Size:
~ 2"-4"
Pot Size:
~ 1.9"H x 2"W
Volume:
~0.12–0.15 quarts

3" Pot
Plant Age:
~ 3-6 months
Plant Size:
~ 2"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 2.5"H x 3"W
Volume:
~ 0.3 quarts

4" Pot
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 5"-10"
Pot Size:
~ 3.5"H x 4"W
Volume:
~ 0.75 quarts

6" Pot
Plant Age:
~ 6-12 months
Plant Size:
~ 8"-16
Pot Size:
~ 5"H x 6"W
Volume:
~ 1.5 quarts

8" Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1-2 years
Plant Size:
~ 12"-24"
Pot Size:
~ 6"H x 8"W
Volume:
~ 3 quarts

10 Pot
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 years
Plant Size:
~ 16"-36"
Pot Size:
~ 7.25"H x 10"W
Volume:
~ 4.5–5 quarts

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