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Green Prayer Plant

4.4 out of 5 (138 experiences)

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Also known as

prayer plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Maranta leuconeura

Genus

Maranta

Family

Marantaceae

Order

Zingiberales

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 79

Large, lush leaves 73

Survivor 48

Browns easily 33

Pet friendly 28

Easy to propagate 27

Blooms easily 22

Pest magnet 4

Marathon, ON

07/26/2021

I’m fairly new to being a plant parent, this plant was my second that I bought. There have been many times I thought it wouldn’t survive, but it managed. I love the lush leaves and it seems to grow …

This plant is constantly growing new beautiful leaves, grows fast, and survives. It needs more water than I thought and could have been repotted sooner than I did it. The new leaves have the rich red…

@Apb0168

Hamilton, ON

06/05/2021

I have had a great experience with this plant. Has flourished and it recently had white flowers which they say does not usually happen indoors. I have put it in my shower window on purpose becaus…

@Drdrey

04/03/2021

Much prettier version compared to its classic red-striped prayer plant relative (in my opinion) and from what I hear they are much less fussy. There is CONSTANT new growth. Only downside was through …

@Sharon

Austin, TX

03/12/2021

One of my favorite plants! I got it when there was only six leaves, and now it’s got 20+ large, vibrant leaves. The leaves shifts up and down, which is very cool and makes you feel stronger about its…

@M.daysi.o

05/13/2021

I’ve propagated three different babies from this plant because the branches were getting too heavy for her to hold herself up, I didn’t think she’d come back from such a severe chopping but she’s bac…

@Lindsey

Las Vegas, NV

06/06/2021

Grows easily in low light. I have mine 13 feet from an east facing window on a shelf and it’s thrown off countless new leaves in the 2-3 months I’ve had it. The leaves go thin when she needs to be wa…

@Hattie.patt…

St Albans, England

06/04/2021

Very attractive plant and it’s leaves can change colour depending on the amount of light it receives which is cool. It can be a little fragile and need quite a bit of water but it is worth it in my o…

@Torisplants

Toronto, ON

07/21/2021

Not entirely sure if I’m doing something wrong but my plant isn’t growing and is rather browning on some of the leaves 😰 going to research a bit and see what I can do to make my child grow!

@Gothmom

Bridgeport, CT

04/22/2021

SHES SO PRETTYYYY but loves humidity and can be temperamental with the slightest root or pot issues. but she’s so lovely and now that it’s spring time she has flowers !

How to care for Green Prayer Plant

Water

How often to water your Green Prayer Plant

Green Prayer Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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