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Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura
Native range: Brazil, tropical South America
Known names: Prayer Plant
Hardiness: Best above 60°F, thrives indoors.
Mature Size: ~12" tall, ~24" wide
Light: Medium / Bright Shade. Bright direct light will wash out leaf pattern.
Water: Medium. Soil can dry out slightly but best kept moist.
Soil: Fast-draining, holds moisture well but fast-draining. Add extra pumice or pearlite into potting mix.
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: 4" pot
Maranta leucneura var. erythroneura has oval leaves with gently pointed tips and a smooth, slightly velvety surface. The foliage is dark green with lighter green and red midribs and feathered markings.
This plant is named the "Prayer Plant" due to their ability to fold up their leaves in the afternoon; even indoors without much natural light! Works great in hanging pots, flowers are insignificant but still a treat whenever it flowers.
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