General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 6-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Vibrant deep green with light yellow veins.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Prayer Plant
Also sold as:
  • Lemon Lime

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Photo by LorettaNJ
Location: Bronx Botanical garden, NYC, NY
Date: 2014-10-09
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Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-10
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Date: 2022-06-10
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Date: 2021-03-17
Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2021-03-17
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Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-10
Location: New York, NY
Date: 2014-10
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Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-03

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