Distribution
Maranta leuconeura is native to regions including Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast and Brazil West-Central, thriving naturally in these areas.
It has also been introduced to regions such as Colombia and Mexico Gulf, adapting well to diverse environments globally.
Care
Learn how to care for Maranta leuconeura when keeping it indoors.
Each topic has an in-depth guide that you may read to get more information.
Watering
Water your only when the top layer of the soil feels dry. If it is still moist, no further watering is needed.
Use a well-draining pot and make sure that the roots of the plant do not stand in water for extended periods of time to avoid root rot.
Additional Info
Toxicity
Maranta leuconeura is known to be toxic to pets and/or humans. Do not ingest the plant or parts of it.
Praying movement
The common name 'prayer plant' comes from the fact that the plants usually lay flat during the day and move to an upwards position at night, as if they were praying. This behaviour is an example of a diurnal rhythm.
Sources
Wikipedia | The Free Encyclopedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maranta leuconeura
Kew | Plants of the World Online
https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Maranta leuconeura
