prayer planta Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'

prayer planta Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'Maranta leuconeura Lemon Lime is a spectacular and bright variety of the plant commonly known as the prayer plant (Prayer Plant), named for the unique way it raises its leaves in the evening, as if in a gesture of prayer. Its oval, velvety leaves combine vivid shades of lime green, yellow, and dark green, with well defined veins and subtle reflections. It is a decorative indoor plant, perfect for spaces with filtered light and high humidity. Botanical

Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’ is a spectacular and bright variety of the plant commonly known as the prayer plant (Prayer Plant), named for the unique way it raises its leaves in the evening, as if in a gesture of prayer. Its oval, velvety leaves combine vivid shades of lime green, yellow, and dark green, with well-defined veins and subtle reflections. It is a decorative indoor plant, perfect for spaces with filtered light and high humidity.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Marantaceae

• Origin: South America (Brazil)

• Foliage: oval, velvety, in shades of lime green, with contrasting veins

• Growth habit: compact and creeping; ideal for hanging pots or bright shelves

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: diffuse, indirect light; avoid direct sun exposure

• Watering: regular – keep the substrate moist but not soaked; use demineralized or filtered water

• Humidity: high (ideally above 60%); prefers frequent misting or a humidifier

• Temperature: 18–26°C; avoid cold drafts

• Soil: loose, rich, and well-drained, retaining moisture

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For healthy roots and velvety foliage, use Secret Garden professional substrate for Araceae — a balanced mix of peat, perlite, pine bark, and coconut fiber, specially created for tropical plants sensitive to dehydration and overwatering.

💚 Benefits and uses:

• Decorative indoor plant prized for its foliage, ideal for offices and spaces with diffuse light

• Helps purify the air and creates a calm, natural atmosphere

• Grows slowly but steadily, forming a dense carpet of brightly colored leaves

⚠️ Note: Maranta is a sensitive plant. You may receive specimens with minor aesthetic leaf imperfections (spots, slightly dry edges, or blemishes) caused by differences in humidity, light, or transport. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant’s viability.

Height including pot: approx. 25 cm
Pot diameter: 12 cm

Decorative pot not included in the price. Plant size – number of leaves and development stage – varies depending on the season.