- 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:
- TG-FBPPL-4
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.
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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
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.