Time for fresh soil: Calathea & Maranta Compost – 10 litres.
8.95 € ( 0.90 €/ l)
Best repotted in spring when new growth starts.
Delivery time: In stock · 1–3 days (DE)
Incl. VAT, plus shipping costs
Maranta · Prayer plant
Maranta leuconeura
Indoor
Partial shade
HouseplantMedium
What your Maranta needs
In November: Reduced care
Has your Maranta been in the same soil for more than a year?
Repotting
Feeding
Fertiliser is enough: Maranta Fertiliser 250 ml – makes approx. 100 l of feed solution.
11.95 € ( 47.80 €/ l)
Feed every one to two weeks.
Your Maranta is resting now – start feeding again in March.
For several plants: Twin pack · 18.95 €.
Delivery time: In stock · 1–3 days (DE)
Incl. VAT, plus shipping costs
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Profile
Plant group
Low-growing foliage plant for warm rooms
Growth & habit
Low and spreading from rhizomes; stems lean over the pot rim.
Foliage
Oval leaves with striking markings; 'Fascinator' has red veins and a paler centre.
Family
Prayer-plant family (Marantaceae)
Origin
Central and eastern Brazil; naturalised in Colombia and Mexico.
Height
About 15–30 cm tall and up to 60 cm wide; spreads rather than grows tall.
Bloom
Small white to purple flowers on thin stems; rare indoors.
Toxicity
No known indication of toxicity. Ornamental, not for consumption.
Care calendar
Guidance for Germany and Central Europe. Position, weather, species and cultivar shift these windows; indoor and container plants also depend on their winter conditions.
Your seasonal care plan
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Check moisture
Keep evenly moist in summer; let the surface dry in winter. Prefer soft water.
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Feed active growth
Months: Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Feed only during growth, every 1–2 weeks according to the label. Follow the product dosage.
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Refresh the root space
Months: Mar · Apr · May
Repot into a shallow pan with free-draining medium in spring; division is possible.
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Care through the darker months
Months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb
Keep warm and bright, away from cold glass and radiators. Water more sparingly and do not feed.
Highlighted months are guidance, not fixed dates. Observe the plant, root ball and weather; water, feed and repot according to actual need.
Seasonal care intensity
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seasonal guidance for Germany. Needs depend on location, weather and species. Check moisture in winter too; these markers are not a feeding schedule.
Peak care
Active
Reduced care
Care tips
- Provide bright light without direct sun, which bleaches the leaf colours.
- Keep evenly moist in summer and slightly drier in winter.
- Protect from cold, draughts and dry radiator air.
Fruit & seeds
Fruit and seed formation
Fruit is unusual indoors.
Harvest and use
Not a food crop.
Plant knowledge at a glance
Position, benefits & character
Position & soil
Bright to partial shade without direct sun, warm and fairly humid.
Distinctive features
The leaves fold upwards in the evening, hence the name prayer plant.
Benefits
Moving leaves and bold markings for windowsills, tables or hanging baskets.
Partners & symbioses
Group with calatheas and other humidity-loving plants.
Pruning & growth habit
Low and spreading from rhizomes; stems lean over the pot rim.
1. Long stems
Shorten long stems above a leaf node to encourage bushier growth.
Nursery forms
This overview explains nursery supply forms. It does not indicate current availability in the GREEN24 shop.
Container-grown
Common formRooted potted plant; check firm stalks, healthy pale roots and clean leaf undersides.
Young plant
Common formSmall young plants develop into larger specimens with suitable light and warmth.
Propagation & grafting
Propagation
Divide the rhizome when repotting or root stem pieces with a node.
Grafting
Not grafted; division is the usual method.
Species & cultivars
Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator Tricolor'
Red veins and a yellowish centre.
Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
Light green markings.
Maranta leuconeura 'Silver Band'
Silvery central band.
Pests & diseases
These signs support an initial assessment. Different causes may look alike; choose a treatment only after identifying the problem.
Spider mites
Check leaf undersides in dry air.
Root rot
With poor drainage; use a free-draining medium and avoid standing water.
Brown edges
Check for overfeeding or fluoridated water.
Hardiness · USDA
Warm indoor cultivation all year
Frost-tender. Keep indoors all year in Germany; the USDA zone applies only to outdoor growing in warm climates.
- Maranta leuconeura
- USDA 11a–11bNC State USDA range for outdoor cultivation in a warm climate.
USDA zones describe long-term average winter extremes. Containers, young plants, wet soil, wind and late frost need separate consideration.
Understand USDA zones and maps →A closer look
Botanical features vary with age, species and cultivar.