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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This stunning Marantaceae species is celebrated for its exceptional ornamental value and vibrant foliage display, making it an ideal choice for col...
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This extraordinary prayer plant is a tropical species of Calathea known for its distinctive striped patterns and exceptional air-purifying qualitie...
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Goeppertia veitchiana
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Maranta leuconeura
Calathea pseudoveitchiana cf
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Goeppertia ecuadoriana 'iricolor'
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Goeppertia veitchiana purple
Goeppertia crocata
Goeppertia chimboracensis cf
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Hoya globulosa
Calathea picturata var. argentea
Goeppertia ecuadoriana
Calathea Pastaza
Calathea Culture Known for their incredibly diverse and often intricately patterned foliage, many Calathea species are also famous as "prayer plant...
View full detailsCalathea roseopicta carmesy
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Calathea micans purple
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Goeppertia bantae
This stunning prayer plant showcases distinctive feather-like patterns with vibrant green foliage adorned with delicate white stripes, creating an ...
View full detailsCalathea undulata
Goeppertia fucata 'Yacuambi'
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 Oliva
Calathea Culture Known for their incredibly diverse and often intricately patterned foliage, many Calathea species are also famous as "prayer plant...
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Calathea Culture Known for their incredibly diverse and often intricately patterned foliage, many Calathea species are also famous as "prayer plant...
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 micans narrow
This tropical plant species is celebrated for its soft, velvety leaves that display a unique pattern of dark green on the upper side with deep purp...
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Calathea micans velvety
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Calathea White Fussion
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Calathea picturata
Calathea majestica white star
Goeppertia chimboracensis
Ctenanthe rubra
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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...
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Calathea Culture Known for their incredibly diverse and often intricately patterned foliage, many Calathea species are also famous as "prayer plant...
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