The prayer plant - Leaves that move throughout the day

Maranta Leuconeura or 'Prayer Plant' is a popular houseplant known for its patterned leaves and for being easy to care for. The green-red and purple patterns on the leaves give an almost artistic impression and make it a wonderful indoor plant. Although it blooms sparingly with small, inconspicuous flowers, it is above all the leaves that make Maranta stand out.

So, how do you care for Maranta, also known as prayer plants? Here are some tips to make your Prayer Plant thrive:

1. Light: Place your Maranta in a location where it receives filtered, bright light. Direct sunlight can burn the delicate leaves. It thrives best in indirect light, so place it near a window with soft, filtered light, or a few meters away from a clear window.
2. Watering: Maranta thrive in moist soil. Water regularly and avoid the soil drying out completely. Be careful not to get the leaves too wet. Excessive moisture on the leaves can lead to mold and other problems.
3. Humidity: Maranta leuconeura love high humidity. If you want to pamper your houseplant, you can use a humidifier nearby or regularly spray the leaves with water to keep the air moist.
4. Temperature: Avoid cold drafts and large temperature differences. Maranta are sensitive to cold drafts, so keep it away from drafty windows or doors. This houseplant thrives best in a room temperature of between 18-25 degrees.
5. Leaf movement: Don't worry if you see your Maranta moving its leaves! It is completely natural. The Stone Tablets of Moses are known for their unique ability to open and close their leaves depending on light and darkness, much like a prayer in prayer position. It's also where the nickname 'prayer plant' comes from!
6. Plant nutrition: Remember to fertilize regularly, especially during the plant's growing season. Use plant nutrients in the water every two to four weeks. You can also mix in some worm fertilizer in the top soil a couple of times a year if you can't bear to mix liquid plant nutrition.
7. Pruning : To get a bushier plant, you can prune your prayer plant. This encourages the growth of new stems and more leaves. Pruning gives the plant a fuller and more bushy appearance. Cut right at the base of a leaf to
8. Brown leaf tips : If you notice brown tips on the leaves, it may be due to low humidity or overwatering. By adjusting your plant care, this problem can be easily solved.
9. Cuttings : Maranta is well propagated by taking cuttings. Cut off a stem with a couple of leaves, put it in water or directly in soil, and soon you will have a new little potted plant!

Maranta Leuconeura , has a hanging or creeping habit and can start to hang down as it grows larger. Therefore, give mosses stone tablets enough space to spread out or place the plant in a traffic light.

Prayer plants are therefore easy-care and beautiful green potted plants that not only enliven your home. They are also a pleasure to care for, whether you are a plant geek or a beginner at growing green plants indoors. Read more about how to care for Maranta leuconeura on our cultivation tips!