{"product_id":"maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-prayer-plant","title":"Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator' (Prayer Plant) – H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"maranta-leuconeura-fascinator\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Highly pronounced red veins • 🌙 Leaves fold up at night • ☀️ Tolerates low light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaranta leuconeura 'Fascinator'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem\u003eprayer plant\u003c\/em\u003e, is a tropical plant native to the \u003cstrong\u003ehumid understory of Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its dark green foliage crossed by vivid red veins creates a striking graphic pattern - but it is its behavior that makes it truly unique: every evening, its leaves rise and fold like praying hands, then unfurl again at daybreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-toxic to animals and perfectly suited to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-no-toxicas-para-baja-iluminacion\"\u003elow-light spaces that are safe for animals\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the most versatile decorative plants in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-aptas-para-mascotas-interior\"\u003eselection of non-toxic plants for animals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-maranta\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Maranta variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Marantas share the same nyctinastic movement - it is the foliage pattern that sets them apart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaranta leuconeura 'Fascinator'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) - dark green leaves with highly pronounced vivid red veins. The most graphic and contrasting variety in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-lemon-lime-d12-30\"\u003eMaranta 'Fascinator Lemon Lime'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - bicolored lime green and dark green leaves with red veins. The brightest and most colorful variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-kerchoveana-12cm-30cm\"\u003eMaranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - light green leaves with symmetrical brown spots and no red veins. The softest and most classic variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-mezcla-lote-3-variedades\"\u003eSet of 3 assorted Marantas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - three matching varieties for an immediate, varied arrangement. The ready-made collection version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Fascinator is the most popular variety - its red veins immediately stand out against the dark green and create the strongest contrast in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaranta leuconeura naturally grows beneath tropical forest cover, away from direct sun - it is one of the houseplants best suited to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-sombra-mi-sombra\"\u003elow-light spaces\u003c\/a\u003e and rooms away from windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal light:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate to low indirect light - north-facing window, indoor desk, room away from windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade - but its nyctinastic movement will be less pronounced without sufficient light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct sun, which fades the foliage and dries out the substrate too quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf the leaves no longer close in the evening, it is often due to insufficient light - move the plant to a slightly brighter spot and observe its behavior over the following days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaranta leuconeura is one of the houseplants most sensitive to water quality - limescale causes characteristic brown edges on the leaves, often mistakenly confused with a watering problem. The balance between substrate moisture and water quality is the key to beautiful foliage, as explained in the basic principles of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003ewatering tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate - keep the substrate slightly moist without ever leaving it waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately once a week in spring and summer, slightly less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly lime-free - filtered water, rainwater, or water left to stand for 24 hours before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 70% - mist regularly or group with other plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants once a month in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBrown edges on the leaves are almost always caused by hard water or air that is too dry - start by changing the water before changing the watering frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maranta 'Fascinator' brings movement and life to places where most plants remain static - placed in a low-light corner, it enlivens the space on its own thanks to its daily foliage ballet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a desk or low-light shelf,\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/macetas-ceramica\"\u003ewhite matte ceramic or terracotta decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e, it creates a graphic, lively focal point - the red veins stand out particularly well against light-colored ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a bright bathroom,\u003c\/strong\u003e the natural humidity after showers suits it perfectly - it is one of the few graphic tropical foliage plants fully adapted to this environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a composition of graphic foliage in partial shade,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/peperomia-caperata-rosso-mini-planta-tropical\"\u003ePeperomia caperata\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/peperomia-hope-12cm-15cm\"\u003ePeperomia Hope\u003c\/a\u003e - the three plants' very distinct patterns and textures create a richly botanical trio in a low-light space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add more height to the arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-mezcla-lote-3-variedades\"\u003eset of 3 assorted Marantas\u003c\/a\u003e - the different varieties side by side reveal the richness of the family's patterns and create an instant botanical collection effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eObserve it in the evening - the movement of its rising leaves is a spectacle in itself, particularly visible in subdued light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"conseils-verdeia\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch to filtered water or water left to stand overnight:\u003c\/strong\u003e limescale and fluoride in tap water are the main causes of the characteristic brown edges on Maranta leaves - changing the water alone is often enough to stop the issue without altering your watering routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMist the foliage 2 to 3 times a week in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e native to humid tropical understory, Maranta suffers from the dry air of heated apartments - a tray of damp clay pebbles beneath the pot maintains consistent ambient humidity without daily effort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot in spring in a wide, shallow pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maranta develops shallow, spreading roots - a pot that is too deep retains too much moisture at the bottom and encourages root rot during \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003erepotting houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fascinator'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prayer plant, Prayer Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical forests of Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions upon delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H30 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate indirect light, avoid direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, slightly moist substrate, strictly lime-free water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Tropical \/ Lively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The intensity of the red veins and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to light, humidity, and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56282127171849,"sku":"10883","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-plante-dormeuse-o12-cm-h30-cm-verdeia-1471643.jpg?v=1775138999","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/fascinator-prayer-plant","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}