3-4” Green Prayer Plant

Green Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)

The Green Prayer Plant, scientifically known as Maranta leuconeura, is a beloved tropical houseplant known for its beautifully patterned foliage and unique daily movement. Its oval leaves feature soft green tones with subtle veining and markings, creating a calm, elegant look that fits perfectly into any indoor plant collection.

One of its most fascinating traits is its “prayer” movement—its leaves gently fold upward at night and reopen during the day, giving it a living, interactive quality that plant lovers adore. Compact and trailing in habit, it works beautifully in hanging baskets or as a lush tabletop plant.

Plant Care:

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can fade or scorch leaves
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; use filtered or distilled water if possible
• Humidity: Prefers high humidity; thrives with misting or a humidifier
• Temperature: Best kept between 65–80°F; sensitive to cold and drafts
• Growth Habit: Low, spreading, and slightly trailing
• Pet Friendly: Yes (non-toxic to pets)