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Maranta leuconeura

Names

Common Names
Prayer Plant, Herringbone Plant, Ten Commandments

Growth

Height
8-18 inches
Spread
6 to 24 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Green with dark blotches and red fishbone veins, pale central variegation, and reddish-purple underside
Fall Foliage Color
No fall foliage color; the plant is evergreen and does not exhibit seasonal color changes.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 11a-11b
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight requirement is partial shade.
Soil Type
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix with 10–15% perlite and regular potting soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained, moist soil with added perlite, vermiculite, and coco coir for optimal drainage and aeration.
Soil pH
Slightly acidic (5.5–6.5)

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Cuttings, division, and layering

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Does not attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, or birds

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024