Maranta Leuconeura 'Fascinator Lemon Lime' (Prayer Plant)
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€16,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the edges of my Maranta's leaves turning brown? Brown edges are usually caused by lime in tap water or air that is too dry — switch to filtered or rainwater and increase humidity by misting regularly.
Why don’t my Maranta’s leaves fold up at night anymore? Lack of light, insufficient watering, or heat stress can slow this nyctinastic movement — check the exposure and watering; the plant will resume its movement as soon as conditions improve.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🐾 Non-toxic • 🌿 Lemon green variegated foliage with red veins • ☀️ Low light / Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm — H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
The Maranta Leuconeura 'Fascinator Lemon Lime', also known as the Prayer Plant, is a bright variety native to the tropical forests of Brazil — its lemon green and dark green variegated foliage adorned with striking red veins stands out from other Marantas with its light and refreshing tones. Like all Marantas, its leaves fold vertically at night and unfold during the day — a fascinating daily living movement. Discover our easy plants collection.
Our dedicated article on the Maranta explains everything about this daily movement and the care specifics of this fascinating botanical family.
Exposure & Location
The Maranta Leuconeura 'Fascinator Lemon Lime' perfectly tolerates low light — it is one of the few plants with colorful graphic foliage able to thrive in dim spaces. Direct sunlight burns its leaves and dulls its colors.
- Exposure: partial shade to indirect light — tolerates low light, avoid direct sun.
- Ideal for: office, shelf, dimly lit hallway, bedroom, bathroom.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-drained — universal potting soil with perlite.
Watering & Care
- Watering: moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist without ever letting it become soggy. Prefer filtered or rainwater to avoid brown edges on the leaves. Our guide to plants for dark rooms explains how to optimize care in low-light spaces.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, reduce slightly in winter.
- Humidity: prefers 60 to 70% humidity — mist regularly or group plants together.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer, diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to preserve the lemon variegation and red veins.
Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations
Its lemon tones bring a bright and refreshing touch to a composition of dark green foliage — it is a naturally colorful accent plant that doesn’t need flowers to create a strong visual impact.
- Within the Marantaceae family: pair it with a Calathea Medallion and a Ctenanthe setosa — three Marantaceae, three different pattern and color expressions, same watering logic, coherent collection.
- In a low-light room composition: pair it with a Maranta Leuconeura 'Fascinator' with red veins on a dark green background and a Pilea Mojito with silver patterns — three plants tolerant of low light, three palettes of light and contrasting colors.
- Decorative pot: a matte white, light gray, or terracotta ceramic highlights the lemon variegation without competing with it.
Verdeia Tips
- Observe the leaf movement: they fold vertically at night like praying hands and unfold at dawn — this nyctinastic movement is a sign of good health, it slows down if the plant lacks light or water.
- Prefer non-calcareous water: brown edges on leaves are often caused by tap water lime — use filtered or rainwater to preserve the integrity of the variegation and red veins.
- High humidity recommended: a bright bathroom or regular misting replicates the humid tropical understory conditions the Maranta originates from — its leaves stay more flexible and the variegation more vivid.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator Lemon Lime'
- Common name: Prayer Plant
- Origin: tropical forests of Brazil
- Available sizes: H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm — H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
- Adult size: up to 30–40 cm indoors
- Exposure: partial shade / indirect light, tolerates low light
- Watering: moderate, substrate slightly moist
- Care: easy
- Non-toxic to pets and children
- Decor style: Bright / Lively / Refreshing
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the lemon variegation and foliage density naturally vary depending on light.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.