{"product_id":"prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura-british-grown","title":"Prayer Plant - Maranta leuconeura - British Grown","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrayer Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to tropical Brazilian forests\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBright, indirect light throughout spring and summer; it will appreciate a splash of morning or evening sun in autumn and winter.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf it isn't moving its leaves up and down often this probably means it's a bit too shaded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAllow the top quarter of the soil to dry out between waters; make sure to keep an eye on this, especially in brighter spots where the soil will dry out quicker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes high humidity, so will benefit from the introduction of a humidity tray and regular misting. Hose down the plant to keep it dust-free and keep an eye out for curling, browning leaves indicating low humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse a well-aerated soil mix which also retails moisture well to keep this plant happy; a mix of light components such as coir with moisture-retentive vermiculite or zeolite works well. Repot every two years in spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, and reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal temperature is 18-27°C; make sure it does not get colder than 15°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKeep an eye on your Maranta's leaves for an indication of its health; yellow leaves signify overwatering and soggy soil whilst brown, crispy leaves indicate too little humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"15cm","offer_id":43964369010941,"sku":"CF2874","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura-british-grown-643171.jpg?v=1687397675","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/prayer-plant-maranta-leuconeura-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}