- Low Maintenance, Kid Safe, Pet Safe, Variegated Foliage
- Bright Indirect Light
- Mature Height 6 - 12 inches
- Water Needs - When The Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Prayer plants are highly sought after by collectors due to their ornamental foliage and characteristic movement throughout the day. Maranta leuconeura ‘Silver Band’ features a muted silver stripe running down the center of its large, ovoid leaves, lending a more refined appearance compared to other prayer plants. In its native habitat of Central and South America, the Silver Band Maranta forms a thick ground cover, spreading underground through its roots. When grown indoors, this plant develops a dense, mounded shape that adds lush greenery to any space.
Best Locations For Growing Silver Band Maranta
Prayer plants thrive in any room with bright natural light and average humidity. They also flourish in high-humidity environments, making bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms ideal locations. Maranta are classified as air-purifying plants and have a calming presence when placed in bedrooms and offices. Additionally, they are non-toxic and safe to grow near children and pets.
Silver Band Maranta Sunlight Requirements
East or north-facing windows provide the bright, indirect light necessary for the Silver Band to maintain its vibrant coloration and vigorous growth. Early morning sun is preferable, as intense direct light during the hottest parts of the day can fade and scorch the delicate leaves.
Silver Band Maranta Care
Choose an indoor potting mix that balances peat-free ingredients like coco coir, perlite, vermiculite, and composted organic material. Ensuring good drainage from both the potting mix and the container is crucial to prevent the roots from becoming waterlogged and susceptible to rot. To expand your collection, propagate any side shoots pruned off by placing them in water.
Watering Silver Band Maranta
Water the Silver Band once or twice a week during the growing season in spring and summer, allowing only the top 1-2 inches of potting mix to dry between waterings. As daylight shortens in fall and winter, reduce the watering frequency to every 7-14 days, depending on the humidity and light conditions. Misting the plant can help increase humidity; however, use distilled or filtered tap water to prevent unsightly spots on the leaves.
Feeding Silver Band Maranta
A liquid, balanced houseplant fertilizer is suitable for feeding Maranta during the spring and summer months. Apply it at half the recommended dosage, taking care not to wet the leaves, as this can cause marking or burning. No feeding is necessary during the winter months.
Silver Band Maranta Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Mature Height: 6 - 12 inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 inches |
| Habit: Clumping, Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Green, Pink, White |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver Stripes |
| Watering: When The Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Kid Safe, Pet Safe, Variegated Foliage |
| Common Name: Silver Band Maranta |
| Other Name(s): Prayer plant, |
| Scientific Name: Maranta Leuconeura 'Silver Band' |
- SKU:
- MARANTA_SILVER.BAND
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 - 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 - 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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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