Maranta leuconeura ‘Lemon Lime’ – Lemon Lime Prayer Plant

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.