Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Family: MarantaceaeNative: BrazilIdentified: Jun 12, 2025
A low-growing plant with striking oval leaves that fold up at night, resembling praying hands. The leaves have a distinctive light green to yellowish pattern along the veins.
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Requires consistently moist soil, high humidity, and bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun which can scorch the leaves. Water with filtered or distilled water if possible, as they can be sensitive to chemicals in tap water.