Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Maranta
With its oval leaves painted in green, white, and burgundy patterns that fold up at night like hands in prayer, the Maranta is one of the most fascinating and animated foliage houseplants.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Moderate
The prayer plant of South America
Native to the tropical forests of South America, the Maranta captivates with its elaborate geometric leaf patterns and its unique behaviour: its leaves rise and fold with the rhythm of day and night, earning it the nickname 'prayer plant'.
Sensitive and delicate, it rewards attentive care with spectacular foliage in deep, vivid colors, bringing a touch of animated life to any shaded interior.
"The Maranta prays every evening and wakes every morning — a plant that lives by the sun's rhythm."
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Styling Tip 01
Dappled Shade
Give it soft, indirect, dappled light; direct sun scorches its leaves and fades its patterns.
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Styling Tip 02
Lime-Free Water
Use filtered or rested water; limescale and fluoride damage the edges of its delicate leaves.
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Styling Tip 03
High Humidity
It loves a very humid atmosphere: mist its foliage daily or place the pot on a tray of pebbles and water.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
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Flowering
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