Marantha Lancifolia (Calathea / Prayer Plant)
Rs. 499.00
Marantha Lancifolia (Calathea / Prayer Plant)
Marantha Lancifolia (Calathea / Prayer Plant)
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About Marantha Lancifolia (Calathea / Prayer Plant)
Marantha Lancifolia, also known as the Rattlesnake Plant, is grown for its striking long, wavy-edged leaves patterned with dark blotches along the midrib. Like other members of the Prayer Plant family, its leaves fold upward at night and open again during the day.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light; direct sun fades leaf colour and can cause blotching.
- Soil: Rich, peat-based potting soil with good drainage.
- Humidity: Needs high humidity - mist regularly, use a pebble tray, or run a humidifier nearby.
Placement
Best in a warm, humid spot away from direct sun and cold drafts - bathrooms, kitchens, or grouped plant displays with a humidifier work particularly well.
Care
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season, avoiding water directly on the leaves; ease off slightly in winter but never let it dry out fully.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer through the growing season; cut back to about once a month in winter.
- Repotting: Every 1-2 years in spring - repotting is also a good time to divide the plant to propagate.
- Pruning: Remove dead or dry leaves at the base as needed.
Note: This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment. Generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Keep evenly moist during the growing season; avoid wetting the leaves directly
- Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun
- Soil: Rich, peat-based potting soil with good drainage
- Humidity: High humidity needed - mist regularly or use a humidifier/pebble tray
- Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season; roughly monthly in winter
- Repotting: Every 1-2 years in spring; a good time to divide and propagate
- Pruning: Remove dead or dry leaves at the base
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Why do the leaves fold up at night?
This is natural 'nyctinasty' behaviour shared by Prayer Plant family members - leaves rise at night and flatten again during the day.
Why are the leaf edges browning?
Usually low humidity or tap water minerals - try filtered water and raise humidity around the plant.
Is it pet safe?
Yes, it's generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe.
