Houseplants – 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