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
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
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
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
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