The Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana Variegated, commonly known as the Prayer Plant or Rabbit’s Foot Plant, is a stunning houseplant with unique variegated foliage. Named after 16th-century Italian botanist Bartolomeo Maranta, this plant earned its common name due to its fascinating adaptation: at night, its leaves fold upwards, resembling praying hands. In the morning, they unfurl, sometimes making a delicate rustling sound.
This variegated version not only adds beauty to your space but also works hard to purify the air by filtering out toxins and pollutants, promoting a healthier living environment.
Key Features:
Easy-care, air-purifying houseplant
Beautiful variegated foliage
Pet-friendly
Thrives in low to medium light
Low maintenance, suitable for beginners
Fast growing
Bring a touch of natural elegance to your space with this vibrant, air-cleansing, and easy-to-care-for plant!
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Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana is also known as a prayer plant or rabbit foot plant!
Maranta’s were given their name after the famous Italian 16th-century Botanist Bartolomeo Maranta. But they have received the common name “Prayer Plant” after an interesting adaptation they have formed to save energy during the night. Once the light level has dropped and it has become dark the flat leaves of the Maranta fold upwards almost perfectly in half giving it the appearance of praying hands.
Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana is also known as a prayer plant or rabbit foot plant!
Leaves fold together at night as hands are closed in prayer. In the morning they unfold and sometimes make a rustling sound. This stunning houseplant doesn’t just look beautiful—it works hard to make the air around it cleaner. The Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana is known for its ability to filter out toxins and pollutants, promoting a healthier living environment.
The Rabbit’s Foot Prayer Plant thrives in moderate, indirect sunlight and requires watering when the soil dries out, making it an easy addition to your home or workspace. Its resilience to common houseplant pests means that it’s a worry-free choice for any space.
Easy to care for, air purifying and pet-friendly houseplant which thrives in low-medium light.
Maranta Fascinator is a beautiful variety with deep, pink stripes on leaves. These fast-growing, easy-to-care and pet-friendly plants are one of the most popular choices for gifts and beginners.
Maranta’s were given their name after the famous Italian 16th-century Botanist Bartolomeo Maranta. But they have received the common name “Prayer Plant” after an interesting adaptation they have formed to save energy during the night. Once the light level has dropped and it has become dark the flat leaves of the Maranta fold upwards almost perfectly in half giving it the appearance of praying hands.
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Give your houseplants the best with our premium blend which provides the perfect balance of drainage and water retention for optimal root health. Suitable for a variety of plants including Calathea, Maranta, Peace lily, Fittonia, Hypoestes and even ferns.
Made with high-quality ingredients like Scottish worm casting, perlite, and vermiculite.
Ready to use or base for your own mix.
Our handmade potting mixes are crafted with organically rich soil and natural worm castings. Occasionally, you may notice small white or clear worms; these are harmless to your plants and are most likely nematodes or Enchytraeidae. They commonly reside in soil and contribute to the decomposition of decaying organic matter, without causing any harm to living plants. These organisms are indicative of the excellent quality of our organic worm castings, and you might sometimes see them in the bag. There is no cause for alarm, as they are a natural component and will only benefit your beautiful plants.
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