Maranta vs. Calathea: What Is The Difference Between The Two
Maranta and Calathea are in the same plant family but have different subspecies. So, they are not the same plant. Comparing Maranta And Calathea Maranta and Calathea are in the
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What Is The Best Prayer Plant Fertilizer
Prayer plants may not have the greatest blooms or a lot of variegation, but the unique design of their leaves has made these plants quite popular. Several plants bear the
Overwatered Prayer Plant: How To Save Overwatered Marantas (if Possible)
Do you have an overwatered Prayer Plant? Maranta leuconeura is a popular houseplant originating in the Central and South American rainforests. It is an understory plant needing protection from the
Why Do Prayer Plants Pray?
A handful of plants in the home gardening world are treasured for their somewhat unique behavior. These plants belong mainly to the sister genera of Calathea, Goepperia, and Maranta, all
What Light is Best for Prayer Plants – Lighting Marantas?
There are a lot of plants out there that have leaves that fold in a prayer-like pose at night. These houseplants from the Marantaceae family are commonly referred to as
Propagating Prayer Plants: How To Start A New Prayer Plant
Prayer Plant (Maranta) is an evergreen, perennial tropical plant usually kept as a houseplant. This plant is also known as Praying Hands because its leaves fold in the evening. This
How To Grow and Care For Lemon Lime Maranta
Maranta leuconeura (muh-RAN-tuh loo-koh-NUR-uh) var. erythroneura (e-REETH-roh-NYUR-uh) ‘Lemon Lime’ is a very popular variety of Prayer plants. The genus name, Maranta, refers to Venetian botanist Bartolomea Maranti (1500-1571). With each new
How To Grow and Care for Maranta Arundinacea
It’s not unusual to hear people rave about the benefits of ancient grains over ancient GMOs such as wheat and maize (corn). But did you know you can grow one
What Are The Most Popular Maranta Prayer Plant Varieties?
The Maranta, or Prayer Plant, is a flowering member of the Marantaceae or arrowroot family of plants. Marantas hail from the tropical regions of the New World, as well as Asia
How To Grow and Care for the Red Maranta Prayer Plant
Prayer plants are a popular curiosity with plant enthusiasts. Grown primarily indoors, these plants have a joint at the base of their leaves, allowing them to fold the leaves upwards
Why Are My Prayer Plant Leaves Curling?
Whether you have a or another plant nicknamed prayer plant, the behavior is the same: large leaves that fold up into a prayer pose. But that’s not the only thing
Prayer Plant Soil: What Is the Best Potting Soil for Prayer Plants?
Prayer plants may not be for everyone, but those who enjoy the trademark way these plants fold their leaves at night know that the term prayer plant can apply to
Prayer Plant Watering: Tips On How To Water Prayer Plants
Four different genera share the name of prayer plant: Calathea (aka Goeppertia), Ctenanthe, Stromanthe, and Maranta. Maranta’s (especially Maranta leuconeura) are the most popular. The good news is all varieties
Answered: Why Is My Prayer Plant Turning Yellow?
If your prayer plant gets yellow leaves the fix is usually fairly simple. The cause is often watering, humidity, temperatures or nutrient deficiency. Click on this article to learn the cause and how to fix yellowing prayer plant leaves.
How To Grow and Care For Prayer Plants
The prayer plant is a common indoor plant with strikingly beautiful and decorative deep green leaves. Its velvety leaves have yellow splotches down right to the midrib and arching red
Are Prayer Plants Cat Safe?
The Prayer plant is a beautiful, non-toxic plant that is safe for your cats. Also known as Maranta leuconeura, the Prayer Plant originates from Central and South America’s tropical forests.
Maranta Leuconeura Care: Growing The Rabbit Tracks Maranta
Maranta leuconeura is known by the common name “Green Prayer Plant.” The reason why? Maranta’s fold their leaves into a huddle at night and go to “sleep.” The leaves fold