Prayer plant Lemon lime

Maranta leuconeura

🌿 Basic Overview

• Scientific name: Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura ‘Lemon Lime’

• Common name: Lemon Lime Prayer Plant

• Family: Marantaceae (the “prayer plant” family)

• Origin: Tropical rainforests of Brazil

🌈 Appearance

• Has bright lime-green to yellow veins running through dark green, oval leaves.

• The underside of the leaves is a soft light green or pale purple, depending on lighting.

• The leaves fold upward at night — like praying hands — which is where it gets the name prayer plant.

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Avoid direct sun — it can fade or burn the leaf pattern.

• Can tolerate medium to low light but may grow slower or lose color intensity.

💧 Water

• Likes soil that’s evenly moist but not soggy.

• Let the top ½ inch of soil dry before watering again.

• Use filtered or rainwater if possible — they can be sensitive to tap water chemicals.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Prefers 65–80°F (18–27°C).

• Loves high humidity (60%+). Regular misting or a humidifier helps a lot.

🌱 Soil

• Needs well-draining, rich soil — something like a mix of potting soil, perlite, and peat or coco coir.

🪴 Care Level

• Moderate — not too hard once you get the watering and humidity right.

• Trim any yellow or damaged leaves to keep it healthy and full.