How to grow Prayer Plant

Calathea amabilis

Very easy to grow. Loves warmth and bright light, however it can get burned if left out under direct summer sun. Bring in during frost and cold. Makes a lovely houseplant.

Divide clumps in late spring; keep plants in warm, humid conditions until re-established.1

How long does Prayer plant take to grow?

These estimates for how long Prayer plant takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Prayer plant Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin amabilis meaning “beautiful”

Other names for Prayer plant

Stromanthe, Calathea, Stromanthe amabilis, Maranta amabilis

Footnotes

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