Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant | Maranta leuconeura
The Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a striking, low-growing tropical plant native to Brazil, recognized for its bold, patterned leaves and daily leaf movements that resemble praying hands.
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light levels. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, reducing frequency in cooler months.
Soil: Thrives in a well-draining, peat-based potting mix rich in organic matter. A standard houseplant mix with added perlite works well.
Benefits: Air-purifying, non-toxic to pets, visually captivating with its moving foliage, and ideal for low-light indoor spaces.
The Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a striking, low-growing tropical plant native to Brazil, recognized for its bold, patterned leaves and daily leaf movements that resemble praying hands.
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light levels. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, reducing frequency in cooler months.
Soil: Thrives in a well-draining, peat-based potting mix rich in organic matter. A standard houseplant mix with added perlite works well.
Benefits: Air-purifying, non-toxic to pets, visually captivating with its moving foliage, and ideal for low-light indoor spaces.
The Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a striking, low-growing tropical plant native to Brazil, recognized for its bold, patterned leaves and daily leaf movements that resemble praying hands.
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light levels. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, reducing frequency in cooler months.
Soil: Thrives in a well-draining, peat-based potting mix rich in organic matter. A standard houseplant mix with added perlite works well.
Benefits: Air-purifying, non-toxic to pets, visually captivating with its moving foliage, and ideal for low-light indoor spaces.
