Maranta leuconeura Lemon / 12Cm
Maranta leuconeura Lemon / 12Cm
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Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon'
P12 Pot
Plant Highlights: Bright lime-green patterned foliage • Leaves fold upwards at night • Compact, spreading habit • Suitable for bright, indirect light
Overview
Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon' is an eye-catching Prayer Plant grown for its beautifully patterned foliage in fresh shades of lime green with darker green markings. Like other Marantas, its leaves gently fold upwards in the evening before reopening during the day, a fascinating natural movement that gives the plant its common name.
Supplied in a P12 nursery pot, this compact houseplant is well suited to shelves, side tables and plant displays. Its spreading growth habit makes it an excellent choice for adding vibrant foliage to living spaces, while its preference for bright, indirect light makes it easy to position in many homes.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon' |
| Common Name | Prayer Plant |
| Plant Type | Indoor foliage plant |
| Pot Size | P12 |
| Light | Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light |
| Growth Habit | Compact, spreading |
| Foliage | Lime-green leaves with darker green markings |
| Soil | Free-draining houseplant compost |
| Watering | Water when the top layer of compost begins to dry, avoiding prolonged dryness or waterlogging |
| Humidity | Prefers moderate to high humidity |
Growing Guide
Position
Place in bright, indirect light for the best foliage colour. It can tolerate lower light levels but should be protected from prolonged direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves.
Watering
Keep the compost lightly moist, allowing the surface to begin drying before watering again. Reduce watering during the cooler months while avoiding the compost becoming completely dry.
Humidity
Marantas thrive in higher humidity, making them well suited to naturally humid rooms with good natural light, such as bathrooms. In drier homes, grouping plants together or using a pebble tray can help maintain humidity.
Indoor Placement
A great choice for living rooms, bedrooms and home offices with bright, filtered light. Its compact size also makes it ideal for shelves, desks and plant stands where its attractive foliage can be enjoyed up close.
Why We Love It
- Fresh lime-green foliage brightens indoor spaces throughout the year.
- The leaves fold upwards each evening, creating the distinctive "prayer plant" movement.
- Compact habit is perfect for smaller spaces and indoor plant collections.
- Grown primarily for its colourful foliage rather than flowers.
Good to Know
Brown leaf edges can indicate that the air is too dry or that the compost has become excessively dry between waterings. Consistent moisture and moderate humidity will help keep the foliage looking its best.
Product Information
- Supplied in a P12 nursery pot.
- Supplied as a healthy indoor foliage plant.
- Pot size refers to the nursery container, not the plant's eventual mature size.