Maranta plant varieties

The lemon lime variety of maranta should not be overlooked as a beginner friendly plant. It is far less fussy than it's red veined relative and many other 'prayer' plant varieties.

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.

Want to learn about prayer plant propagation? I'm sharing a detailed guide with photos about how to root cuttings in water, LECA, and more!

Maranta Leuconeura is a popular houseplant known for its vibrant foliage. Get the complete care guide to grow this stunning plant in your home.

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.

Calathea plants are some of the most popular houseplants. Even though they are not originally meant to be grown indoors, a lot of people decide to do it because it’s not just simple, but fun to do it as well.

Calathea, or prayer plant, has become a loved and popular ornate foliage houseplant; its wavy, ribbed, round, pointed or oval leaves with rich and decorative

Prayer Plants can be low maintenance beauties, and with the right care, they will dominate the plant shelfie! Here is what you need to know to keep your Calathea, Maranta, Stromanthe and Ctenanthe in good health and looking as stylish as ever.

Grows to 1m high, highly attractive plant Part shade Prefers well-drained rich soil Rhizome widely used in commercial production of arrowroot