Maranta leuconeura'Lemon Lime' is a prayer plant that earns its name with this daily rhythm of movement, known as nyctinasty. The foliage is equally compelling when still: broad, oval leaves are patterned with bold stripes of vivid lime green against a deeper green base, with a pale midrib and subtle pink-red venation on the undersides. Compact, lush, and happiest in lower-light spots where many other plants would struggle, it is a practical and beautiful choice for shadier rooms.
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All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit, and every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something is not right on arrival, we will make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.
Your quick reference for choosing the right plant size. We group our plants by the diameter of their nursery pots which gives you a consistent way to understand scale.
5–8cm
Mini
Small but full of charm. These compact plants are perfect for desks, windowsills, and small shelves, or for building out a collection over time. Ideal if you enjoy watching your plants grow from the beginning. Approx. height: 10–20cm
9–11cm
Small
A step up in presence, great for side tables, shelves, or styling in clusters. Easy to move around and perfect for adding greenery without taking up too much space. Approx. height: 25–35cm
12–14cm
Medium
Our most versatile size. Works beautifully on shelves, desks, and plant stands, offering a fuller look without dominating a space. A great balance between impact and flexibility. Approx. height: 25–50cm
15–18cm
Large
More established plants with fuller foliage and stronger structure. Ideal for creating soft focal points in a room. Great for corners, beside furniture, or as standalone features. Approx. height: 40–70cm
19+cm
Extra Large
Big, impactful plants designed for floors and open spaces. These are your statement pieces and are perfect for anchoring a room or transforming a corner with instant greenery. Approx. height: 60cm–1.3m
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How to care for Prayer Plant
Set me near a bright window, out of direct sun and water me little and often so I stay evenly moist.
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Emily P.
Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.
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James R.
Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.
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Sophie L.
Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.
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About Prayer Plant
Maranta Lemon Lime is a houseplant that takes a little effort. It needs bright indirect light, watering often enough to keep the compost evenly moist, high humidity and a minimum temperature of 16°C. It is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.Read moreShow less
This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.Read moreShow less
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth.
Humidity
Average homeHigh humidity
Needs high humidity
This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity.Read moreShow less
This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity.
This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.Read moreShow less
This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth.
Feeding
Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Plants still are not food, so a determined chewer may get an upset stomach.
Origins
Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Maranta leuconeura grows on the forest floor in warm, humid, shaded conditions. 'Lemon Lime' is a cultivar selected for its bright lime-green patterning and vivid colouring.
Yes. This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, so it's a good choice for homes with pets. Even so, plants aren't food, so a keen chewer could still get an upset stomach. If you're worried, speak to your vet.
We aim to avoid using pesticides where possible, but we can't control the whole supply chain.
If the plant is going into a vivarium, terrarium or aquarium with live animals, rinse the leaves and roots well, remove any soil and let the plant dry out before adding it. We'd also suggest keeping it away from animals for a month first.
Can I see a photo of the exact plant I'll receive?
We're not able to send photos of individual plants or let you choose a specific one, as plants are selected by our team when your order is packed. Our photos show the variety and the kind of plant you can expect, and yours may vary a little in height, shape or fullness.
If a size has a code next to it, such as 9cm / B2, you're buying the exact plant pictured.
Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.
It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.
If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.
If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.
That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.
Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.
When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.
We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.
Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.
It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.
Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.
Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.
During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.
That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 7 days with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.
The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
Maranta plants, commonly known as prayer plants, are beloved houseplants recognised for their striking foliage and unique movement. At night, their leaves fold upward, resembling hands in prayer, a phenomenon known as nyctinasty.
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Rated by real customers
Customers praised this prayer plant for its "striking leaves" and "beautiful healthy" appearance. Most reported excellent packaging with heat packs and quick delivery. Plants arrived in perfect condition with "lots of new growth" and "tripled in size" for some. However, a few customers experienced damage in transit or pests upon arrival.
I love the striking leaves on this prayer plant and there's so many of them!
I have had this for a while now and its tripled in size
Very green and lush, much bigger than expected. Arrived looking healthy and carefully packaged.
5 stars: 34 (89%)
4 stars: 2 (5%)
3 stars: 2 (5%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)
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Kirsten G.
I love the striking leaves
I love the striking leaves on this prayer plant and there's so many of them! Thanks for another stunning buy. Grow Tropicals never disappoint.
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Karen S.
Maranta lemon lime
Beautiful plant, well packaged and undamaged. Bright healthy foliage.
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Sam
Lovely healthy plant
Really happy with my plant. Arrived well packaged & in perfect health
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Disha
Beautiful & healthy plant
Quite impressed with the packaging for the plant, it arrived in great health! Also, the plant by itself had stunning leaves and its been 2 weeks since I have received the plant and there are already new foliage. Couldn't be more happy.
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Anita W.
Przepiękna
Very fast delivery, perfect and well protected flower
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Caroline M.
Prayer plant
I'm so happy with my latest plant purchase :heart_eyes: Perfect healthy plant and packed with no damage whatsoever I was kept well informed about a delay due to bad weather Plants settled in well Many thanks to this company Got a loyal customer here
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LUNA C.
Luna
I just moved to my new home and have been buying plants from House of Kojo and other plant brands online. I must say, house of kojo is so so much better than the other brand I bought. So nicely packaged and such good quality. My plans are healthy and happy. I was worried about bugs arriving with my plants because that’s what’s happened to my order from another brand. But house of kojo has no issues like this at all. Obsessed! I’m going to buy more:u1F970:
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David Hughes (United Kingdom)
12cm
So happy with this plant as it came very quickly and also it was really safely packed so could not ask for better
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A Lynn (United Kingdom)
12cm
Beautiful plant, arrived in absolutely perfect condition. Bigger than I expected, very happy with my choice.
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Tracey Addison (United Kingdom)
12cm
Loved this plant
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Geraint Roberts (United Kingdom)
12cm
Well i have had this for a while now and its tripled in size ive not touched the soil or pot either
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Maddison
My plant arrived and i was abaolutely shocked how pretty it was, however it did arrive with pests which was not expected. Understand they can creep in without knowing so not marking down as if it was known they were there and still sent out. Thankyou
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Lizzie
Great and lots of new growth
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Michael - North London (United Kingdom)
12cm
Beautiful plant and arrived looking exactly like the online pic. Well packaged and damage free. Looks fabulous in my living room. Thoroughly recommend.
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Anonymous (United Kingdom)
12cm
Arrived in good condition and is growing.
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David A.
Beautiful plant
Bought the Maranta Lemon Lime plant as a gift and it is really nice, looks lovely and lovely the leaves.
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Chantelle L.
Beautiful plant
Brought for my partner as he loves plants, this one was his favourite. Perfect quality and he was over the moon with it. Well packaged and came in perfect condition. Will be buying from here again.
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Irene I.
Unusual plant
Good quality plant. I feel the standard of plants excellent. Lovely plant has grown quite a bit.
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J.L.C.
Beautiful healthy plant, arrived so well packaged with a heat pack which was still warm when it arrived!
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Jess
Beautiful healthy plant, arrived so well packaged with a heat pack which was still warm when it arrived!
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Brian M.
Not a very happy plant
On receipt the largest part was damaged. Leaving it a few days resulted in it falling off altogether!
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LUCY F.
Absolutely Fabulous
Beautifully fabulous healthy plant. Quick delivery and very well wrapped
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David W.
Just perfect
Beautifully presented and well packaged. The usual high standard :slightly_smiling:
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neil p.
Absolutely beautiful.
A lush and healthy plant and extremely well packed. Love it. Many thanks.
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Stephen J.
Excellent
Excellent plants and excellent plants. 10 out of 10
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Paul G.
Maranta Lemon Lime prayer plant
Arrived excellently packaged and in perfect condition looking amazing already loads of new growth
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Ailsa N.
Brilliant plants!
Beautiful dragon scale alocasia and pink princess ordered and arrived very quickly. Look amazing and so healthy! Little problem in transit which has split one of the alocasia leaves, otherwise would have given 5 stars :star2:
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Audrey S.
The maranta arrived beautifully and
The maranta arrived beautifully and well packaged, the order showed up so quickly too!
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Christian N.
Stunning Maranta
Stunning plant! Very green and lush, much bigger than expected. Arrived looking healthy and carefully packaged.
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Judyta K.
I’m extremely happy with my
I’m extremely happy with my purchase. Plant was packed safely and looks exactly like on the picture. 100% would recommend.
