{"product_id":"maranta-lemon-lime","title":"Maranta 'Lemon Lime' | Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaranta 'Lemon Lime' | \u003cem\u003eMaranta leuconeura\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon Lime'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLive Indoor Plant | Native to Brazil | Prayer Plant | Pet-Safe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant that moves on its own schedule — and tells you when something is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery evening, the Maranta folds its leaves upward. Every morning, it opens them flat again. The movement is called nyctinasty — a response to the changing light cycle that the plant has been performing since long before anyone put it in a pot. The leading theories suggest it either conserves moisture through the night or acts as a defense against nocturnal insects. Whatever the reason, the effect in a room is something you catch out of the corner of your eye: a plant visibly doing something, on its own, without prompting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the Lemon Lime stops praying — if the leaves stay flat through the night — that's a signal worth paying attention to. The movement is the plant's most direct communication. A Prayer Plant that has stopped praying is telling you something about its light, its water, or its temperature before any leaf yellows or drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lemon Lime's foliage is its other distinction. Chartreuse-green leaves carry bright lime veining in a herringbone pattern — vivid and specific, quite different from the red-veined variety most people associate with the Maranta family. The velvety leaf texture catches light differently at different angles. Undergrowth low on the rainforest floor of Brazil is where this plant evolved, which explains its strong preference for lower, filtered light and consistent humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans — one of the cleaner choices in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-growing, spreading form; grows to approximately 12\" tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to bright indirect light; avoid direct sun which scorches and curls the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater when the top inch of soil is dry; sensitive to fluoride — use filtered or overnight-rested tap water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates higher humidity; mist regularly or use a pebble tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65–85°F | keep from cold drafts and temperature fluctuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining potting mix with added perlite. Water with filtered water — tap water fluoride causes brown leaf tips over time. Fertilize monthly at half strength during spring and summer. Propagate by division or stem cutting in water. The plant spreads low and can develop bare patches at the center; root cuttings back into the pot to keep it full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNyctinasty — visible, daily leaf movement that makes this plant genuinely animate in a room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe movement functions as a health indicator; a Maranta that has stopped praying needs attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChartreuse and lime herringbone patterning on velvety leaves — specific and bright in a way that suits wabi-sabi interiors without competing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans — unconditional for any household\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore forgiving than Calathea, which shares the family but not the temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Manor Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Maranta contributes to the humidity of the rooms it lives in through consistent transpiration — releasing water vapor throughout the day as it photosynthesizes on the forest-floor schedule it evolved for. Higher ambient humidity is one of the most direct, underappreciated contributors to respiratory comfort in heated interiors. The Lemon Lime does that quietly, continuously, and without needing much from you in return. The nightly prayer movement is a reminder that the plant is alive and responding to its environment — which is the most honest version of what any plant in a home is doing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Nursery","offer_id":63382997664113,"sku":"4_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ TerraCotta Eco Pot","offer_id":63382997696881,"sku":"4_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME_POT_ECO.TERRACOTTA","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Black Eco Pot","offer_id":63382997729649,"sku":"4_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME_POT_ECO.BLACK","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Cow Pot","offer_id":63382997762417,"sku":"4_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME_POT_COW","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Nursery","offer_id":63382997795185,"sku":"6_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ TerraCotta Eco Pot","offer_id":63382997827953,"sku":"6_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME_POT_ECO.TERRACOTTA","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Black Eco Pot","offer_id":63382997860721,"sku":"6_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME_POT_ECO.BLACK","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Cow Pot","offer_id":63382997893489,"sku":"6_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME_POT_COW","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/7221\/4641\/files\/6_MARANTA_LEMON.LIME_1.jpg?v=1775165850","url":"https:\/\/nativemanor.co\/products\/maranta-lemon-lime","provider":"Native Manor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}