Velvety leaves patterned with herringbone veins that fold up like praying hands at night. A charming, pet-safe trailer that loves warmth and humidity.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 30 cm tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura is a moderate-growing indoor plant in the Marantaceae family. It reaches around 30 cm tall at maturity, with evergreen, variegated and purple-toned foliage.
Where to grow Prayer Plant
Prayer Plant suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Prayer Plant provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Prayer Plant prefers consistently moist soil. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Prayer Plant in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Prayer Plant in the garden
Prayer Plant earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and hanging baskets. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same consistently moist soil and tropical climate as Prayer Plant. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Prayer Plant
Plant Sale lists Prayer Plant as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
