Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura ‘Kerchoveana’
Common Name: Green Prayer Plant
Pot Size: 4-inch grower’s pot
The Green Maranta ‘Kerchoveana’ is a charming, low-growing tropical plant known for its soft, oval-shaped leaves patterned with deep green markings along the center. Its foliage has a subtle, velvety appearance that brings a calm, natural feel to any indoor space.
As a member of the prayer plant family, its leaves gently fold upward in the evening—resembling hands in prayer—adding a unique, dynamic element to your plant collection.
In a 4-inch grower’s pot, this plant is compact and perfect for desks, shelves, or small spaces. With time and proper care, it will spread outward, creating a fuller, trailing look.
Care Tips:
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Light: Medium to bright indirect light (avoid direct sun)
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Water: Keep soil consistently moist; do not let it fully dry out
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Humidity: Thrives in higher humidity environments
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Temperature: Prefers 65–80°F
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, slightly trailing