Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator' Plants GrowTropicals
Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator' — 12cm
Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator' Plants GrowTropicals
Prayer Plant

Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator'

£10.99
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Description

Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator' (also sold as 'Tricolor') is a compact, low-growing prayer plant with some of the most intricate leaf patterning of any houseplant: a herringbone of dark burgundy veins over a pale green centre, flanked by darker green margins. The undersides are a deep purple-red. It stays low and bushy, spreading outward rather than climbing, and works well on a tabletop or as ground cover in a larger planter.

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How to care for Prayer Plant

Keep me in bright, gentle light away from harsh sun and never let me dry out completely.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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About Prayer Plant

Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator' 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.

Good for

Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

A little effort

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

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.

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Keep evenly moist

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.

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Temperature

Keep above 16°C · Likes a warm room

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.

Soil & Substrate

Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix provides a well-draining, peat-free blend that retains enough moisture for this species.

Growth habit

Clumping →Trailing →

Plant type

Calathea/Prayer plant →

Toxicity

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 forests of Brazil, Maranta leuconeura grows on the forest floor in warm, humid, shaded conditions. The nyctinastic leaf movement (folding at night) is a natural response to changes in light.

Also known as

Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator'

Genus

Maranta →
More on caring for houseplants What does bright indirect light mean? Should I mist my houseplants?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 48 hours 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.
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Everything about Maranta

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. Native to the tropical for...

More about Maranta care
Maranta Care Guide
Why Grow Tropicals

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All plants are ethically sourced from trusted growers, never wild-collected. Every order ships carbon-neutral in minimal-waste packaging.

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this beautiful, healthy plant that arrives "very well packaged" and "damage free." Multiple shoppers noted it produces "new leaves" continuously and even "flowered shortly after" arrival. One customer reported it arrived "a bit droopy due to the heatwave" but recovered quickly. Overall, customers find it "easy to look after" with "excellent value for price."

  • Beautiful plant and arrived looking exactly like the online pic. Looks fabulous in my living room.
  • The maranta is beautiful and was packed so well, I will definitely be back for more plants!
  • Still so beautiful. Such a good quality plant and easy to look after. Always throwing out new leaves.
  • 5 stars: 28 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Anonymous (United Kingdom)

A very pretty plant, arrived a bit droopy due to the heatwave but is now thriving well

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Jane Jane (United Kingdom)
12cm

Amazing! The maranta is beautiful and was packed so well, I will definitely be back for more plants! Thank you!

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Jane Jane (United Kingdom)

Arrived very well packed, the plant looks lovely and healthy, I’m very pleased with my first purchase.

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dan c.
Beautiful happy plant

Received a week ago, very well packaged, he is settling in and seems to be doing ok so far

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Chloe T.
Great condition

Love these plants and super excited to have another in my collection. In really healthy condition and lovely leaves

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Laura
Fascinating

I've had this plant almost a year now and it's still so beautiful. Such a good quality plant and easy to look after. Always throwing out new leaves. Arrived carefully packaged as always.

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Jasmin P.
Beautiful purchase

I didn’t know maranta plant was so beautiful !!! Perfect quality and beautiful leaves. For the price it’s just amazing. Shipping was fast despite the cold weather. I appreciate all the care put on my order

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Alex
Happy maranta

My maranta is very happy, arrived healthy and in good shape. She’s put out tonnes of flowers the last couple of months so is a very happy plant :)

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Hello Alex! We're overjoyed to hear that your maranta is thriving and happy in its new home. We can't wait to see how much more it'll grow and bloom in the coming months!

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Kamladevi

So beautiful healthy plant packed with care

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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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F.P.

Arrived in great condition, nice healthy plant

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Caitlin A.
Lovely plant!

Arrives already pushing out new leaves, in great condition.

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Sahar A.
Lovely

Lovely

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Gary

Plant was delivered in great condition, would 100% recommend

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Gary

Plant was delivered in great condition, would 100% recommend

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Jessica L.
Healthy , well packaged plant

Healthy , well packaged plant . Very happy with it

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Laura F.
Majestic Maranta

Have been looking forward to this Maranta. Well packaged and the plant had flowers on it already, the quality of the plant is as evident in its condition

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Paul G.
Beautiful plants

Wonderful condition beautifully packaged problem free purchases as always

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Stephen J.
Excellent

Excellent plants and excellent plants. 10 out of 10

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Sophie J.
Very happy came in great

Very happy came in great condition

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Elizabeth S.
Lovely

Really good plant, healthy and vibrant even though it's been boxed up for days.

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Tariq S.
Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator

Amazing plant. Beautiful and healthy.

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Christian N.
As always, the plant arrived

As always, the plant arrived carefully packaged and looking healthy.

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Laura L.
Arrived well packed and undamaged.

Arrived well packed and undamaged. A great quality plant that is thriving.

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Jenny H.
Lovely

A huge amount of leaves for a smaller plant! Really happy with the quality.

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Adeel R.
Very nicely packed healthy plants

Very nicely packed healthy plants . Arrived in good condition.

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Kim F.
Beautiful, healthy plant. It flowered

Beautiful, healthy plant. It flowered shortly after I received it!

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Samantha

Nice little plant

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Samantha

Nice little plant

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Miss l.
My maranta arrived safe and

My maranta arrived safe and well, just as beautiful and vibrant as the website photos!

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