Maranta leuconeura
Prayer Plant
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Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) - Description
Maranta leuconeura (prayer plant) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae, native to the Brazilian Rainforest. It is a variable, rhizomatous perennial, growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall and broad, with crowded clumps of evergreen, strikingly-marked oval leaves, each up to 12 cm (5 in) long. The leaves have a habit of lying flat during the day, and folding in an erect position at night, hence the common name "prayer plant". The specific epithet leuconeura means "white-veined", referring to the leaves.
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) - Blooming
Insignificant white flowers. The foliage is unusual, with detailed patterns and different midrib, vein, and underside colors.
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) - Growth
Dark green, satiny foliage, with light green and brown-black markings and silver or red veins. Ground cover in tropical gardens. During the day, the 5 inch long leave lie flat, but they fold toward the center at night. Grows best in partial-deep shade.
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) - Planting
Sow seeds when ripe at 55-64°F (13-18°C). Can also propagate by division and basal cuttings in spring.
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) - Pest
Bud mites, spider mites, and mealybugs. Other issues include leaf spots and cucumber mosaic virus, both of which are quite common.
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) - Interesting facts
Maranta is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. At night, the leaves fold closed, remeniscent of hands in prayer.
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) - Soil and irrigation
Rich and fast-draining soil outdoors. Indoors keep soil moist during growing season, using humidifier to keep air moist and keep night temperature above 55°F (12°C).
