Formidable Hanging Prayer Plant

The leaves are vertical at night and bend horizontally during the day as if they are praying.

Hanging prayer plant. Whether youre just starting out with houseplants or an an expert grower the prayer plant Maranta leuconeura is an excellent choice. Prayer plants have big oval leaves that turn upward at night. However while theres little maintenance involved with growing a rosary string of beads plant you will need to provide it.

In warm climates it forms a ground cover while in cooler regions it is best used as a hanging indoor plant. Plant biologists call these daily cycles circadian rhythms. They are native to the rainforests of Brazil and although this houseplant is somewhat tolerant of low light conditions the Prayer Plant.

Pot your plant in a hanging basket so its trailing foliage can hang down. By using these methods youll ensure that they provide a bright and diverse showcase of color all year long. The folding and unfolding of the leaves happens in a regular pattern.

Among the hottest is Hoya compacta which features leaves that curl and crinkle around the plants stems says Hancock. Its a slow grower so no matter where you have prayer plant you dont need to worry about it growing out of bounds. Native to the tropical forests of Brazil prayer plants are some of the most beautiful indoor houseplants you can find.

Ships from and sold by JMBamboo. The Red Prayer plant gets its name from the way the leaves fold in the evening because they resemble hands folded in prayer. Prayer plant is a low spreading plant thats often grown in hanging baskets but will also grow horizontally along a tabletop or other surface.

Prayer plants are particularly suitable for using in planters hanging baskets and containers as an edging plantin more temperate zones and especially good when planted in large groups. Prayer plant adds a tropical accent to any room in your home. Get it as soon as Thu Jul 1.