{"product_id":"prayer-plant-maranta","title":"Prayer Plant Maranta","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eprayer plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that folds its leaves upward at night. Maranta’s patterned foliage is a gentle science lesson for home-educating families, and a lovely kitchen-shelf companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow the children how the leaves stand up in the evening. Keep it out of harsh sun, water when the surface starts to dry, and enjoy a plant that feels alive in a small way every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA little care, a lovely reward\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it lives.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happiest on a kitchen shelf or child's bedroom windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, indirect light; likes a little humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the compost lightly moist, never sitting in a puddle. Ease off a little in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround the family.\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though no houseplant is a snack, so supervise curious toddlers and pets as you would with any pot plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good houseplant for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt’s manageable for most people once you find its preferred light and watering rhythm. Start with a steady spot and check the compost with a fingertip before you water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSmaller pots suit windowsills, desks and shelves. Larger sizes make more of a statement on the floor or beside furniture. Sizes available: 8.5cm pot \/ about 25cm tall, 12cm pot \/ about 30cm tall, 15cm pot \/ about 40cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a grow light?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot usually, if you can offer the light described above. In a very dark flat, a simple white plant light on a shelf can help through midwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrayer Plant Maranta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHouseplant \/ indoor plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium, indirect light; likes a little humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest spot at home\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA kitchen shelf or child's bedroom windowsill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5cm pot \/ about 25cm tall, 12cm pot \/ about 30cm tall, 15cm pot \/ about 40cm tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePet note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs (still not for eating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWholesale Plant Shop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrown for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK indoor homes, flats and small spaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little green for a kitchen shelf, chosen for real UK homes without a garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wholesale Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"8.5cm pot \/ about 25cm tall","offer_id":60290820931968,"sku":"WPS-maranta-8.5cm","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12cm pot \/ about 30cm tall","offer_id":60290820964736,"sku":"WPS-maranta-12cm","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15cm pot \/ about 40cm tall","offer_id":60290820997504,"sku":"WPS-maranta-15cm","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6529\/3075\/files\/Prayer_Plant_Maranta.png?v=1793645539","url":"https:\/\/theindoorgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/prayer-plant-maranta","provider":"The Indoor Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}