Maranta Lemon Lime “Prayer Plant”

The Maranta is an evergreen perennial native to Central and South America. This plant flat oval leaves with a line pattern that runs symmetrically across the leaves. Maranta plants are famous as prayer-plants for their ability to open and close their leaves. Most varieties open their leaves in the morning and close at night. And the beautiful leaves resemble praying hands hence the name prayer plant.

Maranta plants are the most gorgeous houseplant to grow merely because of the beautiful foliage. Maranta Lemon Lime looks lovely in a floor planter or hanging basket. This plant might be fussy about growing in some climates but don’t worry once you understand the plant requirements; it’s good to go.