Photo of Maranta leuconera (prayer plant)

Maranta leuconera - prayer plant - The leaves with veins have a habit of lying flat during the day, and folding in an erect position at night as if in prayer for evening vespers, Small, white flowers appear during the growing season, although this is rarely observed in houseplants and the flowers are not of particular value in comparison to the attractive foliage. The broad leaves of the plant are oval, two-color, greenish and fairly shiny. There are spots on both sides of the leaf medium, the color of which varies depending on the variety. The spots may be light green, green, brownish or dark gray. Medium color also varies by variety. The undersides of the leaves are variable, ranging from a light green. Family: Marantaceae  

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Author : Karl Gercens
Photo # : 38574
Online since: June 13th 2021