Prayer plant
Maranta leuconeura · Prayer plants · Arrowroot family
Also known as: Herringbone Plant
Medium20–40cmPet-friendly
Prayer plant care at a glance
Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 16–26 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 16–26 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Prayer plant
Possible pests on Prayer plant include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Thrips. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot and Cucumber mosaic virus. Prayer plant is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Leaf spot Medium
- Cucumber mosaic virus Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Prayer plant
- Which pests affect Prayer plant?
- Possible pests on Prayer plant include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Prayer plant?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot and Cucumber mosaic virus.
- Is Prayer plant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Prayer plant is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Prayer plant need?
- Prayer plant has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Prayer plant need?
- Prayer plant prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Prayer plant frost-hardy?
- Prayer plant is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 15 °C.