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Lemon Lime Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime') – Prayer Plant Houseplant
$16.50
Unit price perEstimated delivery between July 31 and August 02.
In stock - Ready to be shipped
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.
| 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.
Plant Information
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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
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