Prayer Plant

prayer plant

This gorgeous plant has large, rounded leaves with striking patterns in bold shades of green, purple and red.

An evergreen tropical plant, its leaves are marvels of nature, and will enliven any space. Prayer plants open their leaves each morning and close them each night, evoking hands in prayer.

 how this nature nurtures you 

Prayer plants are expert air purifiers, filtering toxins and impurities out of your environment.

In traditional medicine, they are regarded for their anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties.

They follow the circadian rhythm, and symbolize gratitude with the daily dance of their leaves, reminding us to celebrate and give thanks for the cycles of nature.

 how to nurture your nature 

  ORIGIN

The jungles of Brazil and the Americas

  WATER

Think jungle. They like to be moist, but not soggy. Water when top 3 centimeters of soil feels dry

  LIGHT

Will tolerate low light, but prefers medium, indirect light

  TEMPERATURE

16-30 degrees Celsius

  HUMIDITY

Enjoys humidity, but does not require it. Mist occasionally.

  TOXICITY

Non-toxic to humans and animals

  FERTILIZER

Feed every month in the spring and summer with an all purpose fertilizer.  Apply to damp soil so you don't burn the roots.  

  OTHER NICE-TO-KNOWS

 

Watch the beautiful time-lapse of a prayer plant from night to day.