SPECIMEN NO. #30
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Marantaceae
Maranta leuconeura
Common Name: Prayer Plant
Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a houseplant in the Marantaceae family, native to Brazil Northeast. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 5 days, temperatures of 18–28°C, and about 70% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as prayerplant.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 5 Days
Temperature Envelope
18°C – 28°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
70% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2761337
Native Biogeographical Range
Brazil Northeast; Brazil Southeast; Brazil West-Central; East Africa; Manizales