Green Prayer Plant
4.4 out of 5 (20 experiences)


Also known as
prayer plant
Taxonomy
Maranta leuconeura
Maranta
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
What other plant parents say








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
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…
@314plantmom
Metairie, LA
This is my first plant baby. Like most Prayer Plants she can be very finicky. It was a little nerve racking at the beginning but I’ve found my groove with her.
My prayer plant is over 30 years old and beautiful as ever! It’s moved with us several times and continues to unfurl its multicolored leaves monthly.
Thrives in medium to low light in a room with moderate humidity. I keep mine in my bathroom window and it sprouts several new leaves per week.
@Sham
Park Ridge, IL
Great plant, been so beautiful to see grow, just can be difficult for beginners and will randomly try to kill itself.
@Ulabadula
Corvallis, OR
I love that the leaves rise during the day and fall at night:) just another reminder that it’s alive
@Cassandralo…
Beverly, MA
Mine was growing new leaves at a really fast rate and then bloomed flowers!
My dogs love the plant and the plant loves my dogs
I definitely recommend this plants
How to care for Green Prayer Plant
How often to water your Green Prayer Plant

every 9
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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Water 0.5 cups every
9
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Finding light for Green Prayer Plant in your home

a window
Green Prayer Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đź’Ş.
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How to fertilize Green Prayer Plant

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Green Prayer Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Green Prayer Plant
Green Prayer Plant
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.