prayer plant

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  1. thewad88

    thewad88 Active Member

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    so for xmas, my older sister took a cutting from here prayer plant and gave it to me. so far is a pot i have to stem cuttings, each about 5 inches tall w/ 2 leaves on them. any advice on how to care for this plant. i enjoy the look of this plant, and can't wait for it to grow!
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Be sure to keep your plants good and humid, evenly moist and warmish. Bright indirect light. Good luck! Your sister makes good gift choices!
     
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    To make you happy, you might just see some small bell shaped flower(s) in the spring!
     
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    thanks for the help!!

    can't wait to see if i get flowers, if so i'll post a picture
     
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    Yes, please do!
     
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    here is what i have so far.
     

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    Maranta leuconeura kerchoviana, also known as "rabbit tracks" by it's pattern....
    Looks good!

    Hope it flowers for ya!
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I have been growing Maranta for four years now. I had no idea it flowered!
     
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    I didn't either until it flowered one day, a nice surprise! I had Maranta leuconeura massangeana, the one with the fish-bone pattern.The flowers were a very light purple/lilac color.
     
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    I saw one of these in a garden centre today - my Mum was quite impressed when I knew what it was...but I only knew what it was after reading this thread before I left so thanks for that:)

    I really want a prayer plant, but I like the one with the fishbone pattern bluewing mentioned, at least I do if thats the one with dark leaves and red veins with sorta light yellowish green spots?
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Just keep looking at different Marantas in the garden centers until you see one you like. Mine have a pronounced herringbone pattern and purple underleaves, but there are hundreds of different cultivars. Unfortunately, I can't ship you a corm, since you're in the UK and they prohibit import of South American plants unless you have a special permit.
     
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    Well I've only seen the one so far but it's on my 'list of plants I want', so I'll keep looking.

    No worries and thanks for even thinking of it.
     

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