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Maranta 'Lemon Lime'

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Houseplant Information

Your houseplant will come in a black plastic nursery pot. It will have holes at the bottom of the pot to allow for proper drainage when watered. We recommend changing the pot when your plant arrives if you plan to grow your plant indoors.

Planting & Care

Getting Started with Your Maranta 'Lemon Lime'

  1. Light: A Maranta 'Lemon Lime' grows in direct or indirect light, and it thrives in filtered, indirect light. It also handles lower light, making it suitable for offices and cozy corners. Keep it out of strong direct sun, since too much can fade its bright chartreuse veins.
  2. Potting and Drainage: Use a pot with drainage holes and a light, well-draining potting mix that still holds some moisture. Prayer plants have fairly shallow roots, so a wider, shallower pot works well. Empty any water that collects in the saucer.
  3. Placement: Maranta 'Lemon Lime' grows 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide, ideal for desks, shelves, coffee tables, or a hanging basket. It prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so keep it away from cold windows, air conditioning vents, and drafty doors.

Care Instructions

  1. Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, keeping the soil lightly moist but never soggy. Prayer plants dislike drying out completely and also dislike waterlogged roots. Using room-temperature, filtered, or rain water can help reduce brown leaf tips.
  2. Humidity: Maranta 'Lemon Lime' loves humidity. Mist it occasionally, place it near a humidifier, or set it on a pebble tray to keep the leaves lush. Kitchens and bathrooms with bright, filtered light are great spots, and grouping plants together also raises humidity.
  3. Fertilizing: Fertilize about once a month in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Skip feeding in fall and winter. Prayer plants are sensitive to salt buildup, so light feeding helps prevent burned leaf edges.
  4. Pest Monitoring: Check the undersides of the leaves regularly for spider mites, which thrive in dry air and leave fine webbing and pale speckles. Raising humidity helps prevent them. Rinse the leaves or use insecticidal soap if pests appear, and watch for mealybugs along the stems.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care

  1. Repotting: Repot every year or two in spring, or when roots fill the pot. Move up only one pot size and refresh the mix. Spring repotting is also the perfect time to divide a crowded plant.
  2. Pruning and Cleaning Leaves: Snip off yellow or damaged leaves at the base of their stem, and trim leggy stems just above a node to encourage bushier growth. Dust the leaves gently with a soft, damp cloth so they can soak up light.
  3. Propagation: Propagate by division when repotting or by stem cuttings. For cuttings, snip a stem just below a node and root it in water or moist soil. Division works best in spring, gently separating clumps that each have healthy roots and leaves.

Additional Tips for Maranta 'Lemon Lime'

  1. Pet Safety: Maranta 'Lemon Lime' is non-toxic and safe for kids, cats, and dogs, making it a worry-free choice for pet-friendly homes. As with any houseplant, chewing large amounts can cause minor stomach upset, but it is not considered poisonous.
  2. Troubleshooting: Brown, crispy edges usually mean low humidity, inconsistent watering, or minerals in tap water. Brown patches can come from too much direct sun. Curling leaves signal thirst or cold drafts. Leaves folding up at night is normal, a daily rhythm called nyctinasty that gives prayer plants their name.

The Maranta 'Lemon Lime' thrives Indoors.

Growing Zones for the Maranta 'Lemon Lime'

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Maranta 'Lemon Lime'.
Mature Height 12-18 inches
Mature Width 12-24 inches
Sunlight Direct or Indirect Light
Botanical Name Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
The Maranta 'Lemon Lime' thrives Indoors.
Growing Zones for the Maranta 'Lemon Lime'
If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Maranta 'Lemon Lime'.
Mature Height 12-18 inches
Mature Width 12-24 inches
Sunlight: Direct or Indirect Light
Botanical Name Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'

Description

Why Choose the Maranta Lemon Lime?

The Maranta Lemon Lime (also known as the Prayer Plant) brings a bold splash of color to your home with its striking lime-green veins and velvety foliage. Unlike many houseplants, this variety stands out with leaves that fold up at night—almost like it’s saying a little prayer for you! Perfect for busy plant lovers, it’s low-maintenance, thrives indoors, and doesn’t demand constant attention.

 

Genetically Improved and Stunningly Unique

  • Exceptional Color: Unlike plain green varieties, the Maranta Lemon Lime's vivid chartreuse veins pop against its rich, deep green leaves, brightening any room.

  • Easy-Care Winner: Thrives in low to moderate light, so it’s perfect for offices, living rooms, or any cozy corner in need of life.

  • Air-Purifying: Helps improve your indoor air quality naturally.

  • Non-Toxic: Safe for kids and pets, so you can decorate without worry.

 

 

The Maranta Lemon Lime’s bold, bright leaves look stunning in any space, from modern apartments to farmhouse-style kitchens. Its leaves move throughout the day, creating a dynamic, living piece of art you’ll love to watch. Place it on a shelf, desk, or coffee table for a lush, vibrant statement without the fuss.

With minimal care, you’ll enjoy its calming greenery and natural beauty—no green thumb required! It’s also a perfect gift for friends or family, especially those just starting their indoor plant journey.

 

 

Perfect Houseplant For

  • Busy Plant Owners: If you want an eye-catching houseplant that won’t wilt if you skip a watering, this is for you.

  • Apartment Dwellers: Thrives indoors, even in spaces with less natural light.

  • Pet and Kid-Friendly Homes: Its non-toxic nature makes it a worry-free addition to any room.

  • Plant Beginners: Easy to grow and forgiving—perfect for anyone who’s nervous about plant care.

 

 

Plant Details

  • Growing Zones: Indoors 

  • Mature Height: 12-18 inches

  • Mature Width: 12-24 inches

  • Sun Exposure: Low to moderate indirect light (avoid direct sunlight)

  • Spacing: Plant as desired for a decorative look

  • Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'


 

 

Care Tips

  • Watering: Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

  • Light: Thrives in filtered, indirect light. Too much direct sun can fade its colors.

  • Humidity: Loves humidity! Mist it occasionally or place it near a humidifier for best results.

  • Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Keep away from drafts and cold windows.

 

 

The Lemon Lime Maranta houseplant brings a lively splash of vibrant greens and yellows into your home. With its bold, striped leaves that look hand-painted, this variety sets itself apart with its cheerful color palette and dynamic personality. Its leaves even fold up at night, like hands in prayer—a quiet, peaceful moment that adds life to any corner of your home.

If you're looking for a plant with a little movement and a lot of character, this is it. Perfect for brightening up desks, shelves, or coffee tables, the Lemon Lime Maranta thrives in indirect light and rewards your care with lush, full foliage. Whether you’re already a Prayer Plant lover or discovering Marantas for the first time, this variety’s unique coloring makes it a standout addition to any collection.

Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces, and its non-toxic nature ensures it’s pet and kid-friendly—so everyone can enjoy this beauty up close.

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