{"product_id":"prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura","title":"Prayer Plant - Maranta leuconeura","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrayer Plant (\u003cem\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e) is a leafy tropical foliage plant about 50cm tall and wide, with bright green leaves spotted in dark green and feathered with purple pink. At night the leaves fold upright as if in prayer, showing their purple pink undersides. It suits shaded patios, tropical garden underplanting and indoor pots, and it is safe for cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that move.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage folds up at night and opens again in the morning, which makes it a talking point in any room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatterned foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green leaves are spotted with dark green and feathered with purple pink, so the plant is colourful without flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prayer plants are non toxic to cats and dogs, so they suit homes with pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt home in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers a shady spot with indirect light, where many colourful plants struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a pot inside, on a shaded patio, or as underplanting in a tropical garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a bright room out of direct sun, away from heaters and air conditioners, and group it with other plants that enjoy humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded patios and verandahs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot beneath a covered verandah gives the humid, filtered light it enjoys, in frost free climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical garden underplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart beneath larger tropical plants, where the patterned leaves fill the shaded ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Prayer Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shady spot with indirect sunlight. Direct sun scorches the leaves. Outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens, where it enjoys the humid air. It is frost tender, so in cooler climates grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use moisture retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. Do not let it dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 12 weeks and regularly once established. Mist the leaves if the air is dry. Apply a slow release fertiliser yearly, and a liquid feed every three months for vibrant, healthy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the old leaves for a quick tidy. Otherwise it needs no pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Prayer Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to fill a planter or underplant a shady bed, while the potted plants arrive fuller for instant indoor impact. Keep it out of direct sun when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eCalathea, a close relative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/calathea-care-guide-australia\"\u003eCalathea and prayer plant care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves fold up at night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the plant's natural daily rhythm. The leaves rise in the evening, showing the purple pink undersides, and open again in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, direct sun or irregular watering. Mist the plant, move it into indirect light and keep the soil evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Maranta is non toxic to cats and dogs, which is one reason it is such a popular houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787266752831,"sku":"MAR-LEU-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787266785599,"sku":"MAR-LEU-140MM-P10","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787266818367,"sku":"MAR-LEU-200MM-P6","price":276.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura.jpg?v=1792154944","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}