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Lemon Lime Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime') – Prayer Plant Houseplant

$16.50

Estimated delivery between July 31 and August 02.

Size

In stock - Ready to be shipped

GiftableShips CarefullyIndoor

Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces

Difficulty
Intermediate
Light
Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
Water
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Pot size
4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch

Florida-grown by L&J Nursery. Father-and-son growers since 2008.

  • Ships across 49 states
  • Healthy Arrival Guarantee
  • Weather holds protect live plants

Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery

Shipping rates and live plant guarantee

Shipping is based on total cart weight, not a separate full shipping charge per plant.

Standard plant shipping
0-1 lb$5
1-5 lb$15
5-10 lb$20
10+ lb$30

Open your package promptly. If there is significant shipping damage, contact us within 48 hours with photos so we can review and help.

Lemon Lime Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime') – Prayer Plant Houseplant

Bring vibrant color and tropical beauty into your home with the Lemon Lime Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'), one of the most eye-catching varieties of the popular Prayer Plant. Its bright lime green veins and deep emerald foliage create a striking contrast that makes it a favorite among houseplant enthusiasts.

Available in 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch pots, the Lemon Lime Maranta is perfect for tabletops, plant shelves, offices, and indoor tropical collections. As a Prayer Plant, its leaves gently fold upward in the evening and reopen each morning, adding movement and personality to your indoor garden.

Available Sizes

  • 4-Inch Pot
  • 6-Inch Pot
  • 8-Inch Pot

Why You'll Love It

  • Brilliant lime green and dark green foliage
  • Famous "Prayer Plant" movement
  • Compact growth habit
  • Pet-friendly
  • Great for beginners
  • Adds vibrant tropical color to any room

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
  • Common Name: Lemon Lime Maranta, Prayer Plant
  • Plant Type: Tropical Houseplant
  • Growth Habit: Compact and Spreading
  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
  • Pet Friendly: Yes

Care Instructions

Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct afternoon sun.

Water: Keep the soil evenly moist, allowing only the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity and thrives in kitchens, bathrooms, or near a humidifier.

Temperature: Best grown between 65°F and 80°F.

What You'll Receive

  • One healthy Lemon Lime Maranta
  • Size selected at checkout
  • Established root system
  • Carefully packaged for safe shipping
  • Care instructions included

Perfect For

  • Indoor plant collections
  • Tropical houseplant lovers
  • Offices and apartments
  • Plant shelves
  • Pet-friendly homes
  • Gifts for plant enthusiasts

Why Buy From L&J Plant Nursery?

For over 25 years, L&J Plant Nursery has grown and shipped quality plants throughout the United States. Every plant is hand-selected and carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready to thrive.

Please Note

Each Lemon Lime Maranta is unique and will naturally vary in leaf size, coloration, fullness, and overall appearance.

Lemon Lime Maranta Care and Product Details

  • Scientific name: Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
  • Plant type: Houseplant
  • Available size: 4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch
  • Light: Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
  • Water: Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Growth habit: Clumping tropical foliage plant
  • Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
  • Shipping: Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery

Shop related collections: Houseplants.

Lemon Lime Maranta FAQs

Is Lemon Lime Maranta beginner-friendly?

Lemon Lime Maranta is best for plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces. Follow the light and watering guidance closely after shipping while the plant acclimates.

How much light does Lemon Lime Maranta need?

Lemon Lime Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime') performs best with medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun. Move plants gradually when changing light levels.

How often should I water Lemon Lime Maranta?

Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity

Does Lemon Lime Maranta ship as a live plant?

Yes. L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully and may hold shipments briefly during severe weather to protect plant health.

Care reference: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox - Maranta leuconeura. Plant care can vary by season, pot size, and growing conditions.

Review the product description for species-specific light, watering, and placement notes. Most live plants do best with bright appropriate light, consistent watering, and protection from extreme temperatures after delivery.

L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully for shipment. Open your package promptly, check soil moisture, and acclimate the plant gradually to its new home. Some plants may be restricted by state agricultural rules.

Use the product title, photos, description, and collection links to confirm the plant type, pot size, and best use. If a listing does not answer a care or shipping question, contact L&J Nursery before ordering.

Lemon Lime Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime') Prayer Plant Houseplant front view from L&J Nursery.

Plant Information

The information below will clarify what the bonsai tree is and how to maintain it.

Watering

Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity

Scientific Name

Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'

Indoor or Outdoor

Outdoor - Shade

Light

Prefer shade over direct sun