prayer plant

How to Grow and Care for prayer plant

prayer plant · Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana
Also known as: rabbit tracks; rabbit's foot

Grow outdoors in well-drained soil in partial or deep shade in a sheltered, frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright filtered light in half-pots or pans to accommodate their shallow root system. Provide high humidity

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing prayer plant

prayer plant
Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperature18 – 27 °C
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow outdoors in well-drained soil in partial or deep shade in a sheltered, frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright filtered light in half-pots or pans to accommodate their shallow root system. Provide high humidity

How to Water prayer plant?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for prayer plant?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for prayer plant?

18 – 27 °C

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What Soil Is Best for prayer plant?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for prayer plant?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize prayer plant?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune prayer plant?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate prayer plant?

Propagate by seed, division or take basal cuttings

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How to Transplant prayer plant?

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How to Care for prayer plant in Winter?

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How to Plant prayer plant?

Grow outdoors in well-drained soil in partial or deep shade in a sheltered, frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright filtered light in half-pots or pans to accommodate their shallow root system. Provide high humidity

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How to Repot prayer plant?

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How to Harvest prayer plant?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs

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The Toxicity of prayer plant

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Attributes of prayer plant

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginBrazil

Scientific Classification

Species
Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana
Genus
Maranta
Family
Marantaceae
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