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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: MarantaSpecies: green
Cultivar
Green Maranta
Maranta green
Often called a prayer plant, this Maranta features distinctive oval leaves with rich green tones and decorative veining. It thrives in high-humidity environments and is well-suited for container growing in indoor spaces. Its clumping, low-growing habit makes it an excellent addition to tabletops, shelves, or terrariums.
The Green Maranta is a classic indoor foliage plant known for its beautiful, patterned leaves that fold up at night. This shade-loving tropical is a perfect choice for adding lush greenery to low-light spaces.
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A realistic representation of the starter plants offered in 18, 36, and 72 plant quantities.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light to low light.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
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Mature size
12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.
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Hardiness
11-12
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Growth habit
Clumping, spreading perennial.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain consistent humidity for best foliage health, as dry air can cause leaf tips to brown. Protect from cold drafts and direct sunlight.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F; avoid temperatures below 60°F.
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Flower / fruit
Produces small, inconspicuous white or lavender flowers rarely seen in indoor environments.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light to low light.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half once a month during the growing season.
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Pruning
Trim back old or yellowing leaves at the base to encourage new growth.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity for best foliage health, as dry air can cause leaf tips to brown. Protect from cold drafts and direct sunlight.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping, spreading perennial.
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Spacing
12-18 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces small, inconspicuous white or lavender flowers rarely seen in indoor environments.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F; avoid temperatures below 60°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
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Soil
Peat-based, well-draining potting mix with high organic matter.
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Soil pH
5.5-6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for pots with drainage; ensure the container is not too large compared to the root system.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, oval, mid-to-deep green leaves with feathery or patterned veining.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are ovate and flattened; patterns should be subtle green-on-green, not highly variegated or metallic.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, delicate, pale flowers, not visually dominant.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are infrequent and not a feature of the starter plant.
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Growth Habit Rules
Do not depict as a climbing vine; keep the form clumping and low-growing.
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Mature Plant Look
A full, rounded mound of lush, textured foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Dense, clumping habit with horizontal, spreading leaves that feature distinct midribs and secondary venation.
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Morphology Rules
Stems are succulent and fleshy, supporting broad, soft-textured leaves.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my Green Maranta? Water whenever the surface soil feels slightly dry, keeping it consistently moist. Does this plant like direct sunlight? No, it prefers bright, filtered, or low-light conditions; direct sun can burn the leaves. Why are the leaves folding? It is normal for prayer plants to fold their leaves upward at night. Can I grow this in a container? Yes, it thrives in containers with good drainage.
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Root Look
Fibrous, healthy root system typical of a plug starter.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, organic-rich potting soil.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with a few developing leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft stems with compact, emerging ovate leaves often showing early signs of typical leaf patterning.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Green Maranta. This is Green Maranta, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this lush indoor foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the cozy growing space you want to create. Enjoy the beauty of its oval leaves, which feature intricate patterns and a graceful habit of folding upright in the evening hours. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it to a final indoor container when it grows. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Green Maranta Maranta leuconeura prayer plant foliage houseplant tropical shade plants indoor gardening Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the lush, patterned beauty of the Green Maranta, a perfect choice for indoor foliage lovers. This shade-tolerant prayer plant brings tropical texture to any home environment.
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Youtube Video Title
Green Maranta: Classic Prayer Plant Care
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