Maranta leuconeura ~ Red Prayer Plant shade-garden Dianthus caryophyllus

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Its fragrant downward-facing clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring followed by shiny black fruit

Maranta leuconeura ~ Red Prayer Plant shade-garden Dianthus caryophyllusRed Prayer Plant is a tropical perennial noted for its beautiful foliage that close upward during the night, sometimes resembling hands in prayer. The soft green foliage looks hand painted with streaks and patterns of red and light green. Rarely flowers indoors. Grows best with bright indirect sun and consistently moist well drained soils. It does well on a tabletop or hanging from a plant hanger, making it a great plant for many areas of your home.