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Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura)

Prayer plant

Maranta leuconeura É.Morren · Marantaceae

Safe for cats and dogs Also known as Herringbone plant, Rabbit tracks, Cathedral windows

Pet safety

Safe for cats and dogs. Multiple authorities classify this plant as non-toxic to dogs and cats — see sources below.

Source: Family-level consensus .

Care

  • LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
  • WaterKeep evenly moist
  • HumidityHigh
  • Temperature18°C – 27°C · 64°F – 81°F
  • DifficultyModerate
  • SoilPeat-based
  • FertilizingMonthly, growing season

Size & habit

  • Mature height (indoor) 20–30 cm
  • Habit Rosette
  • Growth rateModerate

Common problems

  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Thrips
  • Root rot
  • Leaf spot

Propagation

  • Division
  • Stem cutting

Sources

  • Taxonomy GBIF #2761337
  • Toxicity Family-level consensus
  • Supporting sources
    • ASPCA — Calathea spp. (related Marantaceae genus): Non-toxic to dogs, cats, horses (Marantaceae family broadly non-toxic; Calathea genus explicitly listed as non-toxic at genus level on ASPCA.)
    • ASPCA — Calathea insignis (commonly called Prayer Plant): Non-toxic to dogs, cats, horses
  • Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.