The prayer plant (Maranta) is one of the most distinguishable tropical houseplants thanks to its beautiful decorative foliage. It gets its common name from its leaves, which stay flat during the day and then fold up like praying hands at night. A slow-grower, the prayer plant can eventually reach up to a foot in height indoors. They are popular as houseplants and can be planted and cared for indoors during any time of the year.
