Green Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura 'Kerchoveana')

$14.99

In stock

Low light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Green Prayer Plant, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Green Prayer Plant

Light
Low to medium, indirect light.
Water
Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

This classic prayer plant has light green oval leaves marked with dark blotches either side of the midrib, a pattern often called rabbit's tracks. On young leaves the blotches start out brown and slowly turn deep green as the leaf ages. Each evening the leaves fold upward, then open again in the morning.

It is happy in low to medium, indirect light, which makes it a good choice for rooms without a bright window. Keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy, and water when the top inch feels dry. Brown leaf tips usually mean dry air, so group it with other plants or use a pebble tray.

It comes in a 3, 4 or 6 inch pot, in a nursery pot or an eco pot. An easy, cheerful plant for a shelf, desk or bedside table.

The ASPCA lists the prayer plant (Maranta) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Green Prayer Plant

How much light does the Green Prayer Plant need?

Low to medium, indirect light.

How often should I water the Green Prayer Plant?

Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy.

Is the Green Prayer Plant toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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