Houseplant
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Traits
Varieties We Carry
AssortedMaranta leuconeuraFreddieMaranta leuconeuraLancifoliaMaranta leuconeura
Sizes & Pricing
4 inFrom$7.95
1 galFrom$12.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 4.
LightPart Shade, Full Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size0.5-1 feet × 1-1.5 feet
About Prayer Plant
Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a low-growing tropical plant from the rainforests of Brazil, renowned for its boldly patterned leaves marked with red veins and dark green spots on a pale green background. Named for the way its leaves fold upward at night, it is a popular houseplant prized for its ornamental foliage. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Keep Prayer Plant in bright indirect light indoors; direct Florida sun will scorch and bleach leaves. Outdoors in summer, site in deep or dappled shade.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; use filtered or rainwater when possible, as Prayer Plant is sensitive to chlorine and fluoride in tap water, which causes leaf-tip browning. Reduce watering slightly in winter.
Soil & Fertilizer
Use a rich, well-draining potting mix with slightly acidic pH (5.5–6.0). Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength every two weeks during the growing season (spring–summer); withhold fertilizer in fall and winter.
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Common questions
Is Prayer Plant a good plant for St. Augustine?
Prayer Plant is a houseplant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 0.5-1 feet × 1-1.5 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.