Loved for its rich colour and vibrant character, the prayer plant is an iconic member of any houseplant collection. Part of the Marantaceae family, varieties like Maranta leuconeura var. erythrophylla ‘Tricolour’and Maranta leuconeura ‘Fascinator’ are renowned for their glossy green leaves and pink stripes, while other types, such as Maranta leuconeura var. Kerchoveana, and Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’, see the leaves in a palette of green hues.
‘The maranta plant is known as the prayer plant because its leaves lie flat during the day and then fold up like praying hands at night,’ explains Dani