Maranta Prayer Plant

This means placing your plant in a spot where it receives plenty of natural light, but never direct sun rays hitting the leaves. A north or east-facing window, or a spot a few feet back from a south-facing window, is usually perfect.

No, this plant is not considered pet-friendly. It is best to keep it on a high shelf or in a hanging basket where your pets cannot reach the foliage.

The plant arrives in a standard 4-inch plastic grower pot. You can keep it in this pot, but many owners choose to place it inside a decorative cachepot or a hanging planter to suit their home decor.

These plants prefer to stay consistently moist but not soggy. Check the top inch of soil; if it feels dry to the touch, it is time to water.

While the plant is rated for USDA zones 6 to 10, it is primarily intended as an indoor houseplant. If you live in a warm climate, it can be kept on a shaded patio, but it should be brought inside if temperatures drop.

The plant gets its name from its unique movement known as nyctinasty. The leaves fold upward at night, resembling hands folded in prayer, and open back up again when the sun rises.