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Prayer Plant – 30cm, Nursery
Prayer Plant
Tolerant to low-lightTolerant to low-light
Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
Natural HumidifierNatural Humidifier
Air purifyingAir purifying

By day, the leaves lay flat to show off a unique set of red veins and dark green patches.
After sunset, the leaves of this indoor plant fold upward in a 'prayer-like' motion, earning it its unique nickname, the Prayer Plant.

Also known as the praying plant or Maranta leuconeura. A pet-friendly prayer plant for homes in Dubai and across the UAE.

Size: 30cm tall.

Light: Bright, indirect light is best. It can adapt to medium light; water less often there. Keep it out of direct midday sun.
Water: Keep the soil lightly moist, but never soggy. In UAE homes with the AC on, check with your finger before watering.

Pets: pet-friendly, so it suits homes with cats and dogs.

Not to be confused with Calatheas, which are close relatives and are sometimes also called prayer plants. The Maranta is the one with red veins whose leaves fold up at night.

Delivered across the UAE: we deliver in Dubai and across the UAE. Choose the Circle pot for a cement planter handmade in the UAE by Plntd, or keep the plant in its nursery pot.

Botanical name: Maranta Leuconeura

Prayer Plants grow best in spaces with bright indirect light, where the sun is soft or diffused. They can adapt to medium light, though be careful to not overwater it, as the soil will take longer to dry with lesser light. Avoid placing it under direct midday sunlight (especially during the summer), since that will cause your Prayer Plant to dry out and the leaf tips to brown. Never place it in a dark spot, since the soil will almost definitely take too long to dry out, which will cause your Prayer Plant's roots to rot (a death sentence).
Medium light diagram
Maintain moist soil

Every week, stick your finger 1 inch into the soil:

  • If you feel ANY moisture, at all, wait longer before watering.
  • If the soil feels COMPLETELY DRY, then it’s time to water.

Note: the more light it gets, the more often it'll need to be checked & watered

Discard excess water

When watering, fully water the entire soil mixture. Then, allow all the excess water to drain out the bottom of the pot’s drainage holes. Discard that water.

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Prayer Plant

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Tolerant to low-lightTolerant to low-light
Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
Natural HumidifierNatural Humidifier
Air purifyingAir purifying

By day, the leaves lay flat to show off a unique set of red veins and dark green patches.
After sunset, the leaves of this indoor plant fold upward in a 'prayer-like' motion, earning it its unique nickname, the Prayer Plant.

Also known as the praying plant or Maranta leuconeura. A pet-friendly prayer plant for homes in Dubai and across the UAE.

Size: 30cm tall.

Light: Bright, indirect light is best. It can adapt to medium light; water less often there. Keep it out of direct midday sun.
Water: Keep the soil lightly moist, but never soggy. In UAE homes with the AC on, check with your finger before watering.

Pets: pet-friendly, so it suits homes with cats and dogs.

Not to be confused with Calatheas, which are close relatives and are sometimes also called prayer plants. The Maranta is the one with red veins whose leaves fold up at night.

Delivered across the UAE: we deliver in Dubai and across the UAE. Choose the Circle pot for a cement planter handmade in the UAE by Plntd, or keep the plant in its nursery pot.

Botanical name: Maranta Leuconeura

Prayer Plants grow best in spaces with bright indirect light, where the sun is soft or diffused. They can adapt to medium light, though be careful to not overwater it, as the soil will take longer to dry with lesser light. Avoid placing it under direct midday sunlight (especially during the summer), since that will cause your Prayer Plant to dry out and the leaf tips to brown. Never place it in a dark spot, since the soil will almost definitely take too long to dry out, which will cause your Prayer Plant's roots to rot (a death sentence).
Medium light diagram
Maintain moist soil

Every week, stick your finger 1 inch into the soil:

  • If you feel ANY moisture, at all, wait longer before watering.
  • If the soil feels COMPLETELY DRY, then it’s time to water.

Note: the more light it gets, the more often it'll need to be checked & watered

Discard excess water

When watering, fully water the entire soil mixture. Then, allow all the excess water to drain out the bottom of the pot’s drainage holes. Discard that water.

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Plant quality
Poor health; pruned to hide problems
The best; MSPA+* plants only
Inconsistent
Pests
Almost always
Triple-checked
~ Coin-toss
Repotting
Immediately needed
Fresh soil; not needed
~ Varies
Growing conditions
Outdoor grown; will stress indoors
Specialty-grown & ready for indoors
Mix of grower standards
After sale plant help
WhatsApps; SOS calls
Guaranteed
14-day full refund
Pots
Low quality; meh
Beautiful and made by us
Overpriced
*MSPA+ is the highest quality grade used by Dutch growers. Plants rated MSPA+ are determined to be healthy, visually perfect; and free from damages/defects. MSPA+ is the premium tier — the best of the best.
Plant nurseriesNurseriesPlntd PlantPlntdOthersOthers
Price$$$$$$$$$
Plant qualityPoor health; pruned to hide problemsThe best; MSPA+* plants onlyInconsistent
PestsAlmost alwaysTriple checked~ Coin-toss
RepottingImmediately neededFresh soil; not needed~ Varies
Growing conditionsOutdoor grown; will stressSpecialty grown for indoorsMix of grower standards
After sale plant helpNoneWhatsApps; SOS callsNone
GuaranteedNone14-day full refundNone
PotsLow quality; mehBeautiful & made by usOverpriced
*MSPA+ is the highest quality grade used by Dutch growers. Plants rated MSPA+ are determined to be healthy, visually perfect; and free from damages/defects. MSPA+ is the premium tier — the best of the best.

FAQ

Caring for your Prayer Plant
Prayer Plants thrive in bright, indirect light and can tolerate medium to low light conditions. In their native tropical forests of Central and South America, they grow on forest floors, receiving sunlight filtered through leaves.

Best placement: Close to an east-facing window, or a few feet from a south or west-facing window with sheer curtains.

If the light is too low: Slows growth, causes leggy stems, and dulls the leaf colours.

If the light is too strong: Direct UAE sunlight can fade or bleach the leaf patterns.
Water every 1–2 weeks, keeping the soil consistently moist but never soggy.

How to check: Insert your finger 2–3 cm into the soil — if it feels dry at the top, water until it begins to drain from the bottom of the nursery pot.

Why this matters: Prayer Plants have fine, shallow roots adapted to evenly moist soil. Drying out too much can cause leaves to curl or develop brown edges. Overwatering, however, can lead to root rot.

Watering tip: When watering your plant, evenly water the entire soil mixture until you see water draining from the bottom of the nursery pot. After allowing all the excess water to drain out, discard that water.
Repot every 1–2 years or when roots start emerging from the drainage holes. Whichever comes first.

Why not repot right away? Like all plants, Prayer Plants need time to adapt to their new home after delivery. Repotting too soon can cause extra transplant stress.

Best time to repot: October to May, when the plant is actively growing.
Yes! Prayer Plants benefit from regular fertilizing. If you live in the UAE, fertilize once a month from October to May, when your Prayer Plant is actively growing.

During the peak summer months (June–September), growth will slow due to extreme heat, so reduce or pause fertilizing if your plant isn’t actively growing. Over-fertilizing can stress the plant and lead to leaf burn.
We recommend avoiding direct use of UAE tap water. UAE tap water contains chloramine and high levels of dissolved minerals like calcium, which Prayer Plants are sensitive to. This can lead to scorched brown tips or a white crust forming on the soil surface.

Better options: Filtered water or distilled water, especially if you notice leaf tip browning.

To distill water, boil in a kettle at 100 degrees celsius and allow the water to cool down to room temperature overnight.
Yes — they are fast growers that spread outwards with more leaves and stems, reaching around 30–40 cm in height. With the right care, they can become lush and full over a few years.
Yes — Prayer Plants are non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them a great choice for pet-friendly homes.
Curling leaves: Often a sign of underwatering or low humidity (leaves curl to conserve moisture).
Brown edges: Can be caused by low humidity, excess fertilizer, or hard water.
Faded patterns: Usually due to insufficient light.

If you ever need some extra help caring for your Prayer Plant, feel free to send us a message on WhatsApp or book a plant care call with us.
Yes — Prayer Plants appreciate high humidity. They evolved in tropical forests where the air is constantly moist, and their thin leaves lose water quickly.

Tip: Mist the leaves once a day to boost humidity and wipe leaves regularly to remove dust, which can block light absorption.
Yes — as long as it’s kept away from cold air blowing directly onto it, which can cause leaf edges to brown.
Yes you can. To schedule a delivery date, reach out to us via Whatsapp or phone call with your order # and your preferred delivery date.
Yes, we offer a 4 hour express delivery option to most locations in Dubai. If you place your order before 7.00pm and the selected product is eligible, an express delivery option will be available on checkout.
If you miss the cut-off, it will automatically be scheduled for the next day.
Definitely. We will deliver to whichever address inputted under the "shipping address" section in checkout. This is where you can enter the details of the recipient.
We never include receipts or pricing information inside the box, so you don't have to worry about that.
Yes you can. Select the "add a gift message" option in your cart to include a custom message along with your order. We’ll print the message on card and include it with the plant.
Our plants always arrive safely and looking presentable, but if you want to make it feel a bit more special, you can select between an additional red or green gift wrapping option for AED 29.
We know plants don't do well sitting outdoors in the UAE.
If the delivery address is to an apartment building, we will leave your gift order outside the receiver's door.
If the delivery is to a villa, our drivers will try to call the recipient or number on the shipping address to coordinate a safe drop-off.
If we can't reach them, we'll bring the plant back with us and arrange a better delivery time so the plant stays healthy.
We package everything carefully and take extreme care when delivering our plants.
If, for whatever reason, the plant or pot arrives damaged, just reply to your order confirmation email or Whatsapp us with a quick and we'll sort out a replacement for you right away.
A Prayer Plant is a unique gift because It actually moves. At night, the leaves fold upwards like hands in prayer, and then they relax back down during the day. Aside from that routine, the leaves have striking, red patterns that look almost hand-painted.
Our priority is to get your houseplant to you as safely as possible and ensure that it flourishes when it gets there.

Your plant will arrive in its nursery pot, securely packaged to protect the leaves and prevent soil spillage.

Once received, place your plant in the spot you plan to keep it in and leave it there until it is time to repot, allowing it to acclimate to its new environment.

There are some exceptions to this approach, specifically with our range of micro succulents, that tend to acclimate just fine outside of their nursery pots. So, we've gone ahead and repotted those plants for you.
As part of our guarantee, we offer free replacements for orders damaged during delivery.
Absolutely — our WhatsApp Chat is open daily for questions or booking plant care calls, and our Plant Care 101 guides include tips specific to your plants.
Select the "Make This a Gift?" option on the product page.

You can edit the name on our packaging, add giftwrapping and even include a personalized note.
Dubai: Order before 9pm for next-day delivery by 7pm. Same-day express (AED 49) on most plants: order before 9pm, delivered within 4 hours.
Abu Dhabi: Every 1–3 days
Sharjah and Ajman: Every 3–4 days
Al Ain: Every 5–7 days
Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain: Every Saturday (order by 5pm Friday)
Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibba and Kalba: Every Sunday (order by 5pm Saturday)

You will receive both WhatsApp and email updates when your order is out for delivery.
For more details, please read our full shipping policy here.
Apartments: Our delivery partner will leave it safely at your door.
Villas/Townhouses: We will not be able to leave your plant outside your door as the intense heat may shock/distress your plant.

If you know this is the case, please include alternative instructions (e.g. leaving your plant with a neighbor) in the checkout page and our drivers will deliver your order accordingly.
Yes — message us on Whatsapp to request a delivery date.
Yes — our 14-Day Plant Guarantee. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't thriving within 14 days, we replace it free or refund you. Changed your mind? Return within 14 days in the original pot and packaging (23 AED collection fee).
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