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Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’ is a spectacular and bright variety of the plant commonly known as the prayer plant (Prayer Plant), due to the unique way it raises its leaves in the evening, as if in a gesture of prayer. Its oval, velvety leaves combine vivid shades of lime green, yellow, and dark green, with well-defined veins and subtle reflections. It is a decorative indoor plant, perfect for spaces with filtered light and high humidity.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
Family: Marantaceae
Origin: South America (Brazil)
Foliage: oval, velvety, in shades of lime green, with contrasting veins
Habit: compact and creeping; ideal for hanging pots or bright shelves
☀️ Growing conditions:
Light: diffuse, indirect light; avoid direct sun exposure
Watering: regular – keep the substrate moist but not soaked; use demineralized or filtered water
Humidity: high (ideally above 60%); prefers frequent misting or a humidifier
Temperature: 18–26°C; avoid cold drafts
Soil: loose, rich, and well-drained, retaining moisture
🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:
👉 For healthy roots and velvety foliage, use Secret Garden professional substrate for Araceae — a balanced mix of peat, perlite, pine bark, and coconut fiber, specially created for tropical plants sensitive to dehydration and excess water.
💚 Advantages and uses:
Decorative indoor plant due to its foliage, ideal for offices and spaces with diffuse light
Helps purify the air and creates a calm and natural atmosphere
Grows slowly but steadily, forming a dense carpet of brightly colored leaves
⚠️ Note: Maranta is a sensitive plant. You may receive specimens with minor aesthetic defects on the leaves (spots, slightly dry edges, or imperfections), caused by differences in humidity, light, or transport. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant's viability.
Height including pot: approx. 25 cm
Pot diameter: 12 cm
Decorative pot is not included in the price.