{"product_id":"rabbit-s-foot-prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura-var-kerchoveana","title":"Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant - Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana","description":"\u003cp\u003eRabbit's Foot Prayer Plant (\u003cem\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ekerchoveana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact foliage plant, about 30cm tall and 50cm wide, with bright green leaves marked by dark green blotches in a regular row, which some say look like rabbit tracks. The leaves fold upright at night as if in prayer, which gives the plant its common name. It suits a shaded patio, a tropical garden underplanting or a spot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatterned, calm foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gentle contrast of bright and dark green makes a graphic pattern that is subtler than the striped marantas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that move.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves fold up at night as if in prayer and open again in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 30cm tall it fits shelves, pots and the front of a shaded bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKind to pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prayer plants are generally listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants indirect light rather than sun, so it fills spots that flowering plants cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright spot with indirect light, such as a lounge room or bathroom, suits it, as long as the air is not too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded patios and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container on a covered patio shows the pattern at close range, and moves easily if the weather changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical garden underplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost-free gardens plant 40cm apart as a lush shaded border beneath larger plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shady spot with indirect sunlight. It enjoys humid air, so it thrives in tropical and subtropical frost-free gardens, and indoors anywhere in the country. It is frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture-retaining soil or a good quality potting mix. It dislikes drying 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 when the air is dry. Apply a slow release fertiliser yearly, and liquid feed every three months for vibrant, healthy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old leaves for a quick tidy up. No other pruning is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rabbit's Foot 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. Tube stock is a small young plant; the 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm pots in packs of 6 give a fuller plant for pots, shelves or underplanting. Keep new plants out of direct sun, water in well and keep the air humid while they settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eCalatheas, close relatives of the prayer plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/calathea-care-guide-australia\"\u003eCalathea care guide: fixing brown edges and curling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges brown or curling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air or dry soil. Mist the leaves, keep the soil moist, and move the plant away from heaters, draughts and direct sun. Cut off damaged leaves so the new growth shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves fold up at night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is normal. The leaves rise at night as if in prayer and relax again in the day, which gives the plant its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frost-free tropical and subtropical gardens, yes, in a shady spot with indirect light. Everywhere else, grow it indoors or in a pot you can bring under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790856683839,"sku":"MAR-LEU-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790856749375,"sku":"MAR-LEU-140MM-P10","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790856782143,"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\/rabbit-s-foot-prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura-var-kerchoveana.jpg?v=1792209540","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rabbit-s-foot-prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura-var-kerchoveana","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}