Prayer Plants – Nature’s Moving Art from the Marantaceae Family 🌿✨

At BreathingArt, our Prayer Plant collection celebrates the captivating charm of foliage that moves with light and rest. Belonging to the Marantaceae family, these plants are known for their vibrant patterns and graceful behavior—folding their leaves upward at night in a gentle, prayer-like motion.

🌿 Why Prayer Plants Are So Loved
✔ Dynamic leaves that respond to light—bringing subtle movement to your space
✔ Striking leaf variegations in greens, purples, silvers, and pinks
✔ Thrive in low-light indoor settings and love humidity
✔ Symbolize gratitude, renewal, and harmony—perfect for gifting or mindful décor

🌱 Included in Our Collection
— Calathea (including former varieties now classified under Goeppertia) – The most popular prayer plants, known for their luxurious, patterned foliage
— Goeppertia – Botanically reclassified Calatheas with stunning designs
— Ctenanthe – Elegant leaves with fine stripes and silver tones
— Stromanthe – Bold pinks, creams, and greens that brighten up any corner
— Maranta – The classic prayer plant, known for its herringbone leaves
— Marantochloa – Rare, architectural varieties for collectors

🌱 Care Tips
— Light: Indirect to medium shade
— Water: Keep soil slightly moist—avoid soggy roots
— Humidity: High humidity preferred; mist or place with other plants
— Fertilize: Monthly during growing months with diluted balanced feed

📍 Did you know? Many prayer plants we once called Calathea are now classified under Goeppertia, but the name "Calathea" is still widely used in the plant world—and we embrace both the science and the sentiment