Prayer Plant (Maranta)

Written By Cole Larsen

Scientific Name: Maranta leuconeura

GENERAL CARE

  • Light - medium to bright indirect light.  Keep out of direct sunlight.

  • Soil - Well draining potting soil (FoxFarm Happy Frog)

  • Water - Water when the top 1"-2" of soil becomes dry.  Avoid letting the soil completely dry out.

  • Temperature and Humidity - This plant requires temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.  Prayer plants thrive in high humidity environments above 60%.

  • Fertilizer - Use a diluted water soluble fertilizer with each watering from early spring through fall. 

  • Mature Size: 8" - 12" tall, 12" - 24" wide

  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs, cats, and humans

Cole Larsen
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