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prayer plant
[ prair ]
noun
- a plant, Maranta leuconeura, native to Brazil, that is widely cultivated for its variegated leaves that close up at night.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prayer plant1
First recorded in 1950–55
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Example Sentences
The prayer plant leaves are dark green like a philodendron, and also curl up like two praying hands held together at night—hende the name.
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While philodendron is typically recommended for noobs, the prayer plant is slightly more difficult to care for, and prefers a lot of humidity and regular fertilizer.
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