Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Family: MarantaceaeNative: Central and South America (primarily Brazil)Identified: Mar 29, 2026
A low-growing tropical perennial with oval, light green leaves that feature darker green spots or stripes. The name 'Prayer Plant' comes from the way the leaves fold upward at night, resembling hands together in prayer.
Learn more about Prayer Plant in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light levels. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide high humidity through misting or a pebble tray. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the leaves.