scientific name of prayer plant Prayer Plant

scientific name of prayer plant Prayer PlantSpecies of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae, native to the tropical forests of Brazil A centered yellow trail along the underside of velvety, deep green leaves with pinkish red veins Certain species display a different set of colors, some characterized by dark green splotches on a light green leaf, and white veins Common name in reference to the leaves of the plant, and their habit of staying flat during the day in nativity, and folding in,

• Species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae, native to the tropical forests of Brazil
• A centered yellow trail along the underside of velvety, deep green leaves with pinkish red veins
• Certain species display a different set of colors, some characterized by dark green splotches on a light green leaf, and white veins
• Common name in reference to the leaves of the plant, and their habit of staying flat during the day in nativity, and folding in, like hands in prayer, at night

Comes in 4"D nursery pot

*All plants are sold in a nursery pot.
**Decorative pots are sold separately.

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PLANT CARE

Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light
• Tolerant of lower light areas

Water

• Keep this plant relatively moist, but not soaked, water when top layer of soil dries out
• Highly susceptible to death via drought, avoid ever allowing soil to dry out completely

Soil

• Prefers a light, airy soil that is well-draining and has a slightly acidic pH

Toxicity

• Non-toxic plant that is safe to humans and animals