- Prayer plant
Botanical name: maranta leuconeura
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: up to a ft and a half in height and in width
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Foliage color: green/red/white/gray
Growth rate: grows less than 6 inches per year
Pruning instructions: trim dead or damaged foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: tropical shade gardens
Light needs: less than 3 hours of sun per day
Special features: extremely unique natural foliage pattern
Watering instructions: allow soil to fully dry between waterings
Fertilizing instructions : use a water soluble houseplant fertilizer
Best time to plant: year-round
Best type of soil: organic potting soil
Companion plants: lucky bamboo, english ivy, spider plant
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
