Maranta leuconeura 'Kerchoveana' (Prayer plant)
Another variety of the Maranta prayer plant, native to the Brazilian tropical rainforests- these colourful beasts are great indoor house plants and are very versatile! They're happy in terrariums, hanging in macrame hangers or just potted up and looking lovely on a shelf. This variety have gorgeous pale green leaves with darker green patches - the leaves fold up at night, giving the nickname ‘prayer plant.’ Mist the leaves regularly to keep them healthy, prayer plants love humidity.
RATING- Moderate
LOVES- Partial shade (colours will fade in bright light), moist soil and regular misting
HATES- Direct sunlight, insufficient humidity, and sudden fluctuations in temperature
Toxicity Rating- This plant makes for a wonderful pet safe house plant since it is non-toxic to cats and dogs
Pot diameter 12cm