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Genus: Maranta Species: leuconeura Common Name: Prayer Plant Family: Marantaceae Order: Zingiberales Native: Brazil Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.25 to 0.5 foot Width: 0.1 to 0.2 foot Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: White or purple Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 10-11 Note: Prayer Plant is suitable for borders or as a house plant. This plant should be trimmed once or twice a year in order to maintain its vigor. Prefers partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.