Marantaceae
The Marantaceae family, also known as the prayer plant family, is celebrated for its striking foliage and unique patterns. These plants are often recognized by their vibrant, ornamental leaves that exhibit fascinating movements in response to light, folding up at night as if in prayer. Popular genera include Calathea, Maranta, and Ctenanthe, known for their eye-catching, decorative foliage.
Habitat: Marantaceae plants thrive in the humid, shaded understory of tropical rainforests. They prefer warm, moist environments with indirect light, mimicking their natural habitat on the forest floor. This family of plants is native to the Americas, particularly Brazil, and parts of Asia and Africa. Their preference for high humidity and indirect light makes them ideal for indoor cultivation, bringing a touch of the tropics into homes and gardens.
Calathea Pink Aurora
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Stromanthe Charlie
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Calathea gandersii
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Goeppertia libbyana
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Maranta leuconeura
Calathea pseudoveitchiana cf
Calathea zebrina
This distinctive Calathea species displays exceptional foliage with large, oval leaves that showcase prominent zebra-stripe patterns in dark and li...
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Goeppertia wallisii
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Goeppertia fucata 'Yacuambi'
Calathea roseopicta carmesy
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Hoya globulosa
Calathea undulata
Goeppertia veitchiana purple
Goeppertia chimboracensis cf
Ctenanthe lubbersiana variegada
This tropical beauty is cherished for its ornamental value and eye-catching contrast, making it an excellent choice for collectors seeking decorati...
View full detailsGoeppertia fucata 'Loreto'
Goeppertia dressleri
This striking prayer plant has beautiful oval leaves with a rich green color and subtle, light green patterns. The leaves have a stunning burgundy-...
View full detailsCalathea rufibarba cf
This striking Brazilian prayer plant is celebrated for its distinctive velvety texture and dramatic foliage contrast, making it an excellent choice...
View full detailsCalathea burle-marxii 'Amagris'
This stunning prayer plant cultivar is renowned for its exceptional leaf patterns and reliable growth habit, making it a prized specimen for collec...
View full detailsGoeppertia fucata 'green platinum'
Goeppertia bantae
This stunning prayer plant showcases distinctive feather-like patterns with vibrant green foliage adorned with delicate white stripes, creating an ...
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Calathea roseopicta
This extraordinary prayer plant is a tropical species of Calathea known for its distinctive leaf patterns and exceptional air-purifying qualities, ...
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