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Maranta Silver Band Prayer Plant | Elegant Pet-Friendly Houseplant

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EPS-MARAN-SILVER-4IN

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$24.00
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Description

Maranta ‘Silver Band’ – Elegant Prayer Plant with Striking Silver Foliage

The Maranta ‘Silver Band’ Prayer Plant is a refined tropical houseplant known for its striking silver stripe that runs down the center of each rich green leaf. This distinctive foliage creates a bold yet elegant look that stands out in any indoor plant collection.

Like other plants in the Maranta family, this variety performs its famous "prayer" movement—lifting its leaves upward in the evening and reopening them with the morning light. This daily rhythm adds life and movement to your indoor space, making the Silver Band Maranta as fascinating as it is beautiful.

Compact and easy to care for, it’s an excellent choice for shelves, desks, tabletops, and apartment living. Its forgiving nature makes it approachable for beginners while its unique foliage keeps seasoned collectors interested.


Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura 'Silver Band'
  • Common Name: Silver Band Maranta, Prayer Plant
  • Plant Family: Marantaceae
  • Native Range: Tropical regions of Brazil and South America
  • Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading foliage plant
  • Pet Friendly: Yes — non-toxic to cats and dogs

Silver Band Maranta Care Guide

The Silver Band Maranta thrives indoors with moderate care and consistent moisture. Its tropical background means it appreciates humidity and gentle lighting conditions.

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates medium to lower light conditions. Avoid harsh direct sun.
  • Water: Keep soil lightly moist. Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry.
  • Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, or near a humidifier.
  • Temperature: Best between 65°F–75°F. Avoid cold drafts or temperatures below 60°F.
  • Feeding: Apply a balanced houseplant fertilizer monthly during spring and summer.
  • Pruning: Remove yellowing leaves and trim leggy stems to encourage fuller growth.

The Famous “Prayer Plant” Movement

Marantas are famous for their fascinating leaf movement. As evening approaches, the leaves slowly lift upward, folding together like hands in prayer. By morning they reopen to capture daylight again.

This natural process, known as nyctinasty, helps the plant conserve energy and manage moisture—while giving plant lovers a subtle daily show.


Why Plant Collectors Love the Silver Band Maranta

The Silver Band Maranta stands out among prayer plants thanks to its bold central stripe and velvety green foliage. Its compact size makes it perfect for:

  • Plant shelves and display cabinets
  • Desk or tabletop greenery
  • Apartment plant collections
  • Mixed tropical plant displays

Its pet-safe status and forgiving care needs also make it an excellent gift for new plant parents.


Learn More About Prayer Plant Care

Want to keep your Maranta thriving? Read our complete Maranta Care Guide for expert tips on watering, lighting, humidity, and troubleshooting.

If you're building a pet-safe indoor jungle, you may also enjoy our guide to pet-friendly houseplants.

Live Plants – Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

What will I receive?

You’ll receive one healthy live plant in the nursery-pot or hanging-basket size selected above. The listed size refers to the approximate diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height or width.

Because every plant is naturally unique, height, fullness, leaf count, coloration, variegation, vine length, maturity, and overall shape may differ from the photographs.

Unless the product listing specifically states otherwise, plants arrive in a standard nursery grow pot. Decorative planters, baskets, saucers, stands, and other accessories are sold separately.

When will my plant ship or be delivered?

Please allow approximately 10–15 business days for processing and preparation. Ten 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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.