Prayer Plant (Maranta, Herringbone Plant)

Plant in moist, slightly acidic, peat-based soil in bright indirect shade; the prayer plant is named for its remarkable circadian leaf movement — the broad, oval leaves with their intricate dark green and silver herringbone pattern are flat during the day but fold upward in the evening in a prayer-like posture, then return to horizontal at dawn. This nyctinasty (night-time leaf folding) is especially dramatic in the variety 'Erythroneura,' which has brilliant red veins against velvety dark green with light green feathering — one of the most beautiful leaf patterns of any plant. As an outdoor shade plant in zone 10–12, maranta spreads as a low groundcover under trees and in shaded planting beds. Indoors it thrives in any room with bright indirect light. Keep soil consistently moist and mist frequently or place on a pebble tray with water to maintain humidity. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 12–18 дюймів Висота: 6–12 дюймів

Plant in moist, slightly acidic, peat-based soil in bright indirect shade; the prayer plant is named for its remarkable circadian leaf movement — the broad, oval leaves with their intricate dark green and silver herringbone pattern are flat during the day but fold upward in the evening in a prayer-like posture, then return to horizontal at dawn. This nyctinasty (night-time leaf folding) is especially dramatic in the variety 'Erythroneura,' which has brilliant red veins against velvety dark green with light green feathering — one of the most beautiful leaf patterns of any plant. As an outdoor shade plant in zone 10–12, maranta spreads as a low groundcover under trees and in shaded planting beds. Indoors it thrives in any room with bright indirect light. Keep soil consistently moist and mist frequently or place on a pebble tray with water to maintain humidity. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 12–18 дюймів Висота: 6–12 дюймів --- Час посадки: 4–8 тижнів spring Plant divisions in moist, peat-based, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5) soil in bright indirect shade; maranta requires consistent moisture, high humidity, and warmth above 60°F. Avoid hard water — use rainwater or allow tap water to sit 24 hours before using to allow chlorine to off-gas.