Ten Commandments

Ten Commandments · Soil

Ten Commandments · Maranta leuconeura
Also known as: prayer plant

Prayer plant is a tropical plant recognized for its decorative leaves and unique nyctinastic movements. It requires high humidity and consistent moisture without waterlogging, making it a challenging species for novice gardeners. Special care includes avoiding direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn and providing a warm environment as prayer plant is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, use distilled water if possibleSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

What Soil Is Best for Ten Commandments?

Prayer plant prefers slightly acidic soil with an adaptable pH of 5.5-6.0. It needs air-permeable and loose culture soil that is rich in organic matter. Because of this, using sphagnum moss is recommended. Appropriate garden soil and organic matters may be added to increase the water retention of the soil. An example of culture soil composition is 1/2 sphagnum moss + 1/4 coarse sand or perlite + 1/4 garden soil. General nutrition soil for indoor potted plants can also be purchased at garden stores. A layer of pebbles can be applied to the bottom of a perforated flowerpot to increase drainage. Soil should be changed once every two years to avoid an accumulation of water in the flowerpot.

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral