why is calathea called prayer plant Calathea Makoyana, Prayer Plants

why is calathea called prayer plant Calathea Makoyana, Prayer PlantsCalathea Makoyama, Live Plant, Pet Friendly, Low Indirect Light Calathea Makoyama is a cultivar of calathea's, selected for round leaves with brilliant markings. Calathea's are often called 'prayer plants' because of their unique leaf movements: they raise and lower their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm. This phenomenon is called nyctinasty. Plant movements are controlled by a flux of water pressure in the pulvini nodes at

Calathea Makoyama, Live Plant, Pet-Friendly, Low Indirect Light

Calathea Makoyama is a cultivar of calathea's, selected for round leaves with brilliant markings. Calathea's are often called 'prayer plants' because of their unique leaf movements: they raise and lower their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm. This phenomenon is called nyctinasty. Plant movements are controlled by a flux of water pressure in the pulvini - nodes at the base of the leaves. Scientists theorize that these movements are meant to follow the sun and catch as much light as possible -- an essential trait for a forest-floor-dwelling plant!

Plant Care
• Easy to care house plant, Great for indoor, apartment or office
• Watering: Best to water once a week, Allow top soil to dry between watering.
• Lighting: Best to keep indoor, if outdoor place in indirect sun light under Shade.
• Hand picked and shipped direct from our Nursery

Plant Benefits
• Filter indoor air by absorbing toxins, and removing harmful chemicals
• Boost mood, productivity, concentration and creativity
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• Add life to a given space
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