Description
The Maranta Variegated ‘Beauty Kim’, or Prayer Plant, isa symbol of gratitude, spiritual rhythm, and the beauty of quiet reflection. With its unique medium green foliage splashed with random creamy white and yellow variegation and chocolate spots, it serves as a powerful reminder to stay in tune with your natural cycles and find balance and harmony in everyday life.
Traditionally associated with peace and positive energy, it is often seen as a protective anchor that wards off negativity. Many people keep it in meditation areas or bedrooms to enhance focus, encourage restful sleep, and foster a deeper connection with the present moment.
Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura ‘Beauty Kim’
Common Name(s): Beauty Kim, Prayer Plant, Variegated Maranta, Cathedral Windows (for the species)
Common Name(s): Beauty Kim, Prayer Plant, Variegated Maranta, Cathedral Windows (for the species)
Care Notes:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to preserve its stunning variegation and prevent the leaves from fading or scorching. It is adaptable and can tolerate lower light conditions, a symbol of resilience, but too little light may cause the plant to become more green.
- Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch, using filtered or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup. The leaves may subtly signal their thirst by slightly curling.
- Environmental: Thrives in warm temperatures between 65–80°F and demands high humidity. Keep it away from dry air vents and cold drafts to prevent the leaf tips from browning.
- Pet Friendly: Yes; it is non-toxic and considered safe for both cats and dogs if ingested.
Like many dynamic spirits, the ‘Beauty Kim’ performs a fascinating, rhythmic dance called nyctinasty; its leaves fold upward at night in a gesture resembling prayer and then unfurl again with the morning light. This presence invites a relationship of mindfulness and a reminder to engage with the natural rhythms of day and night.
If you are drawn to a life of gratitude and the subtle, unfolding beauty of nature’s daily rituals, this adaptable and peaceful addition may be a supportive anchor for your space.
Please note that size is determined by the diameter of the nursery pot, not the height or width of the foliage. Additionally, as living organisms, individual plants will naturally vary; the level of variegation and the presence of fenestrations (leaf holes) are not guaranteed and will vary based on the plant’s age, maturity, and specific lighting conditions.
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