Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon’
Lemon Prayer plant
Admired by many for their unique, intricately patterned and colourful foliage, Prayer Plants make for stunning statement plants to add a tropical flair to your home.
The Lemon (or sometimes called ‘Lemon Lime’) cultivar of the Maranta leuconeura is a new addition to the Prayer Plants family, showing in cultivation only in the past 3-4 years.
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Plant Biography
Marantas are part of the Marantaceae family alongside Calatheas, Ctenanthe and Stromanthe. Maranta leuconeura ‘Kerchoveana’ has dark green blotches between the veins of its light green leaves, that have pale green undersides.
The genus Maranta consists of around 50 species, which live in the relatively lowlight and humid conditions of the understories of tropical forests. Whilst many plants in this environment, such as climbers, have evolved to get closer to the light above, these have adapted to the conditions provided by the forest floor.
Care & Size Guidance
Prayer Plants can be fussy when placed in the wrong location, so choosing a good spot is essential.
A place with bright but indirect light is ideal. Avoid south facing spots with too much intense direct sunlight, unless you diffuse the light with a sheer curtain.
Like other Prayer Plants this plant enjoys high humidity, but overly wet soil can quickly lead to root rot.
Wipe the leaves regularly to prevent a build up of dust.
Expert Tip
Choosing the right pot for your plant
Not sure what pot size to choose for your indoor plant?
We’ve put together a few tips and tricks on how to choose the correct decorative pot.
