Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
10a-11b
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 60cm |
30cm | Min | 30cm |
7 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance


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Prayer Plant Overview
Goeppertia louisae is a tender, evergreen, perennial species in the Marantaceae family, originating from Brazil. It was recently reclassified from Calathea louisae into the genus Goeppertia. It has an upright habit, producing short-stalked, patterned, oval leaves. Leaves are green, with shades of messy cream patterning down the centre and purple colouring on the undersides. Small, purple to white-green flowers may appear in summer. This tender plant grows best in indirect light and moderate humidity, keep above freezing temperatures and plant in well-draining soil for optimal growth.
Common problems with Prayer Plant
How to harvest Prayer Plant
Generally not harvested.