Prayer plant

Maranta leuconeura, a species of Maranta

Also known as Prayerplant, Ten-commandments

About Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura)

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Herbaceous
Foliage
  • Green
  • Purple
  • Evergreen
  • Medium texture
Flower colour
  • White
Fruit colour
  • Brown
Mature height
30–45 cm

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Part shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
5.5–7.5 · Acidic, Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -1°C · USDA Zone 10
Native range
Brazil

Where to buy Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura)

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