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Maranta Prayer PlantMaranta Prayer Plant Maranta leuconeura Origin: Tropical America Dim light Description: Hardy Prayer plants get their common name from their curious habit of curling up their leaves at night. Their attractive paddle-shaped leaves are ribbed in pink, red or purple depending on variety. Small white flowers may grow in spring and summer. The plants reach 30cm- 12 inches high.
Position: How to grow Prayer plants. These plants thrive on humidity and are adaptable to most light intensities. They will survive with very little light- dark, damp draught free bathrooms are perfect.
Stumpy’s Cultivation Tips: Prayer plant propagation. Plant rhizome divisions in late winter in a potting mix of compost, sand and peat. Prayed plant care:Keep permanently moist during summer, taper off watering during winter. Mist leaves in hot weather and remove old foliage. Problems Mealy bug, Red spider and Aphids. To control Mealy Bug spray with Confidor. Pyrethrum mixed with White oil will control your Red spider and Aphid problems.
I hope you enjoyed another part to our indoor plant series. Happy Gardening Marty Return to Home Page
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