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How to Grow and Care for Prayer plant

Prayer plant, also known as peacock plant, zebra plant

Prayer plant thrives in high humidity and indirect light, requiring consistently moist but not waterlogged soil for optimal growth. Special care points include maintaining ambient humidity and avoiding direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves. Due to its specific humidity needs and light sensitivity, prayer plant is considered difficult to care for.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full shade

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Planting and Growing Prayer plant

Care DifficultyHard
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull shade
Soil pH6-6.5
Hardiness Zones
10-11
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Types of Prayer plant
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Pampano

Pampano (Calathea lutea) is a large-leaved plant from Central and South America. It grows quickly and develops a waxy surface that allows water to roll off the leaves. The leaves are tough, so although they are not edible themselves, they are used to wrap Guatemalan tamales and other items. They're also useful for thatching.

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Rattlesnake plant

Also known as the rattlesnake plant, this species is native to Costa Rica and Panama. Its leaves have a unique pattern resembling a snake's skin, with a combination of light and dark green markings. The plant is also known for its ability to fold its leaves upwards at night, giving it a praying-like appearance.

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Network plant

Network plant is a unique and striking plant with mosaic-like patterns on its leaves. This tropical plant is native to the rainforests of Brazil and is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage. Its leaves fold up at night as a response to low light levels, then open back up during the day to absorb as much light as possible. Another interesting feature is that its leaves are sensitive to touch and will close and reopen if touched or shaken. It prefers moist soil and filtered sunlight, making it a great choice for a humid bathroom or bright living room. In some cultures, network plant is considered a symbol of good luck and is believed to bring wealth and prosperity into the home. Its unique patterns have also been said to inspire creativity and help promote a sense of calm and relaxation.

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Calathea 'Misto'

Calathea 'Misto' is a hybrid Calathea commonly grown as an indoor plant. Its uniquely patterned foliage makes it stand out from other cultivars in the genus. The green leaves are only variegated in the center instead of across the entire leaf. The edges are slightly wavy which further adds to this plant's appeal.

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Prayer plant 'Network'

Prayer plant 'Network' is a distinctive Calathea bella 'Network' with a name that draws attention to its spectacularly complex green and white leaf patterns that look like tessellations or network patterns. Their stunning appearance makes them popular houseplants, as does the fact that they are hardier and easier to grow than their parent plant.

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