Prayer Plant Care Instructions Scientific Name: Maranta leuconeura `Erythoneura' mah-RAN-tah loo-koh-NUR-ah air-ith-row-NUR-ah Water: Moderately moist soil. Water thoroughly when just the soil surface is dry to the touch. Do not allow plants to stand in water. Light: Indirect light. Temperature: Warm -- Prefers 70F-75F degrees during the daytime and 65F-70F degrees at night. Tips: The prayer plant is fairly easy to grow. At night its leaves fold in prayer and thus their common name. The leaves are dark reddish to purple. High humidity is a requirement of this plant. Get Printable Version of this document