Prayer Plant Plant
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a perennial that grows 6-12 in tall, hardy in USDA Zones 11-12, prefers well-drained, rich soil, part shade to full shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.
Habit
Spreading
Height
0.3 to 0.4 m
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Partial Shade
Moisture
Moist
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Brazil
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18°C to 24°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Spider Mites, Mealybugs, Aphids.
Brown or black spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration, Yellow stippling on leaves, webbing, White cottony masses on leaves and stems Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves
Remove infected leaves, use compost tea spray, Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes Neem oil.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Miticides containing abamectin, Insecticides containing imidacloprid.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Mainly a decorative, air-purifying plant
· Reduces stress and enhances relaxation
· Some species are used in folk medicine for wound healing