What hardiness zones is Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' suitable for?

Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 10, 11, 12.

What are the sun requirements for Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'?

Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' requires Part Shade.

How much water does Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' need?

Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' has High water needs.

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

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Houseplants

Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'

Lemon Lime Prayer Plant

Marantaceae

Garden selection; species native to Brazil

At a Glance

TypePerennial

HabitClumping

FoliageEvergreen

Height8-12 inches (20-30 cm)

Width12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Maturity2 years

Growing Zones

USDA Hardiness Zones

10 - 12

Zone 10 Zone 11 Zone 12

These zones indicate the coldest temperatures this plant can typically survive.

What's my zone? →

Frost Tolerancetender

Key Features

Container Friendly

Maintenancemoderate

Overview

Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime' is a brightly chartreuse-leaved prayer plant, growing 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) tall and 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) wide. Bright chartreuse to lime-green oval leaves with dark green herringbone veining give the cultivar its warm, vivid color among prayer plants. The species name 'leuconeura' means 'white-nerved', though the veins in 'Lemon Lime' are dark green rather than white. The chartreuse color brightens dim rooms where the green-and-red of var. 'erythroneura' might read as dark. Leaves fold upward at night in the characteristic prayer position (nyctinasty). Non-toxic. Same Marantaceae care requirements: high humidity, filtered water, evenly moist soil, no direct sun. Compact and trailing, suited to hanging baskets and shelves. Easier than most Calatheas but still needs attention to humidity and water quality.

Native Range

The species Maranta leuconeura is native to Brazil. 'Lemon Lime' is a chartreuse-foliaged selection.

Suggested Uses

Used in hanging baskets, on shelves, and as a brightly colored prayer plant for dim rooms. Non-toxic. The warm chartreuse option. Compact trailing habit.

How to Identify

Identified by bright chartreuse to lime-green leaves with dark green herringbone veining, a brightly colored prayer plant. The warm chartreuse color (not the red veins of var. 'erythroneura') is the cultivar diagnostic. Compact, trailing habit.