Maranta plant

Want to keep your Maranta Leuconeura healthy? Learn the best watering routine, light conditions, and soil mix for vibrant, moving leaves.

You've fallen in love with prayer plants and now want to know more about these plants with gorgeous foliage. Read the maranta vs. calathea differences, how to care for these plants and why they are

Maranta leuconeura—"the" prayer plant, according to many houseplant enthusiasts—is one of the most stunning prayer plants you can grow, thanks to the distinctive veining and variegation on its leaves (often appearing in a herringbone pattern, leading to its other name, the herringbone plant). It's not the easiest species to keep alive however, so I've compiled my best tips for Maranta care, from watering and fertilizing to repotting and propagating.

Prayer plants, Maranta, Calathea, Stromanthe and Ctenanthe complete care guide, baby!

Maranta Leuconeura, the prayer plant, is Famous for folding its leaves like praying hands. Our care guide teaches you how to keep it thriving!

Kaya on Instagram: “This is Maranta leuconeura, the subject of many fascinating time-lapse videos, colloquially know as the prayer plant. Fun fact: although…”

Prayer plants are easy to care for houseplants with unique foliage and many varieties available. However, some are better than others. We take a closer look.

Looking for prayer plant watering tips? Here’s how to keep your Maranta lush and thriving with our expert advice!