Prayer Plant, Calathea insignis
Size: 1 foot
Light Exposure: Low to bright indirect
Soil: moisture retaining peat based Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix
Watering: water just before the soil dries
Feeding: every 2 to 3 months Miracle Gro Indoor Plant Food
Ideal Temperature: 65° to 80°F
Safe for pets: safe for cats and dogs
Prayer Plant gets its name from its leaves that fold up at night like praying hands. This slow growing plant stays a manageable size. This plants variegated leaves are beautiful and safe if your pet decides to eat them. This plant requires humidity therefore it would do well in a bathroom, otherwise fill its plant saucer with pebbles and water and set it on it.