Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’ – Lemon Lime Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’ – Lemon Lime Prayer Plant - 4" Nursery Pot is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Electric Lime Foliage with Signature Prayer Plant Movement
Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’, commonly known as the Lemon Lime Prayer Plant, is a bold tropical houseplant prized for its vibrant chartreuse foliage and graphic dark green feathering. Bright yellow-green veins illuminate each leaf, creating a striking contrast that instantly energizes indoor spaces.
Like all prayer plants, its leaves gently lift and fold upward in the evening — a natural movement called nyctinasty — giving the appearance of hands in prayer. This daily rhythm adds life and subtle motion to your indoor garden.
Why You’ll Love It
- High-Contrast Foliage: Neon-lime leaves with deep green patterning.
- Living Movement: Leaves raise and lower daily.
- Compact Growth: Perfect for tabletops, shelves, or hanging planters.
- Pet-Friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’
- Common Name: Lemon Lime Prayer Plant
- Family: Marantaceae
- Native Range: Brazil
- Growth Habit: Low, spreading, and slightly trailing
- Mature Size: 8–12 inches tall, spreads wider than tall
Ed’s Care Guide
Care Level: Moderate
Light: Prefers bright to medium indirect light. Can tolerate lower light, though vibrant coloring may soften.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Allow the top inch to partially dry before watering. Use filtered or room-temperature water to prevent leaf spotting.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (50%+). Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, or near a humidifier.
Temperature: 60–85°F. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.
Soil: Light, airy mix with peat and perlite for good drainage.
Feeding: Fertilize every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted water-soluble fertilizer.
Pruning: Remove yellowing or damaged leaves at the base to encourage fresh growth.
Propagation: Easily propagated via stem cuttings with nodes.
Common Pests: Spider mites are most common; monitor regularly.
Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets.
A Bright Accent for Modern Interiors
The Lemon Lime Maranta thrives in humid, filtered-light environments similar to its native Brazilian rainforest floor. When given proper care, it forms a lush, low-growing mat of electric foliage that brings color and softness to minimalist or tropical-inspired spaces alike.
Whether styled in a decorative planter or allowed to cascade from a shelf, this prayer plant delivers bold color with manageable care requirements.
Live Plants – Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
What size plant will I receive?
What size plant will I receive?
The size shown on the product page refers to the approximate diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height or width. Plant height, fullness, leaf size, vine length, and growth pattern naturally vary by variety and individual plant.
Will my plant look exactly like the photographs?
Will my plant look exactly like the photographs?
Each live plant is naturally unique. The plant you receive will be the variety and pot size ordered, but its shape, coloration, leaf count, fullness, and maturity may differ from the example photographs. Seasonal growth, recent pruning, and natural variation may also affect its appearance.
Is the decorative pot included?
Is the decorative pot included?
Unless the product listing specifically states otherwise, live plants arrive in a standard nursery grow pot. Decorative planters, baskets, saucers, stands, and other accessories are sold separately. Please review the product title and description to confirm what is included.
When will my plant ship or be delivered?
When will my plant ship or be delivered?
Please allow approximately 5–15 business days for processing and preparation. Five business days is the earliest end of the range, and many orders require most or all of the stated processing window.
Processing time is separate from carrier transit time. Local NYC delivery also requires preparation and does not automatically mean same-day or next-day service.
Orders may occasionally require additional time because of plant availability, order volume, weather, seasonal demand, or courier coordination. We will send an update when confirmed fulfillment, tracking, or delivery information becomes available.
How are live plants packaged?
How are live plants packaged?
Each live plant is inspected and packed according to its size, shape, and shipping needs. Soil and foliage may be secured to reduce movement during transit, and protective materials may be added when appropriate.
Temporary drooping, shifted soil, limited leaf loss, or minor cosmetic stress can occur while a plant adjusts after shipping. This does not necessarily mean the plant is unhealthy.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Unpack the plant promptly and carefully remove all protective packaging. Place it in appropriate light and allow it time to adjust to its new environment.
Check the soil before watering. Do not water automatically upon arrival because the plant may already have adequate moisture. Avoid immediately fertilizing, heavily pruning, or repeatedly moving the plant while it acclimates.
Should I repot my plant immediately?
Should I repot my plant immediately?
We generally recommend allowing a newly delivered plant time to acclimate before repotting unless there is an urgent plant-health reason to do so.
Repotting an eligible small plant during the first 15 days may void the Plant Health Guarantee because it can make the cause of decline difficult to determine.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Report shipping or delivery damage within 48 hours. Keep the plant and all packaging while the concern is being reviewed.
Please provide your order number, a photograph of the entire plant, close-up photographs of the concern, and photographs of the box and packaging when applicable.
Small plants in nursery pots measuring 8 inches and below may also qualify for our 15-Day Plant Health Guarantee. Large plants in nursery pots measuring 10 inches and above have a 48-hour inspection and reporting window.
Review our Refund & Returns Policy for complete eligibility and documentation requirements.
How can I get help with my order or plant?
How can I get help with my order or plant?
For the fastest assistance, use the AI chat assistant on our website. It can help with common order-status, delivery, policy, product, and plant-care questions.
Have your order number and the email address used at checkout available when asking about an order. When a concern requires photographs or human review, email support@edsplantshop.com.