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Q: What is a prayer plant?

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 21, 2017

A: Maranta or Prayer Plant is a clump-forming herb indigenous to tropical Americas, primarily South America. It is a small tropical plant with broad oval leaves, up to 8 inches long by half as wide. The leaves fold upwards at night, hence the ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: House Plant, Maranta, Prayer Plant

Fact sheet: Prayer Plant

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 9, 2017

Available in various leaf patterns and colorations, Prayer Plant is so named for its habit of folding its leaves closed each night. This spreading rhizomatous perennial forms attractive low-growing clumps, suitable for groundcover or container ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Factsheet, Maranta Leuconeura, Plant Sale, Prayer Plant

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