Maranta Silver Band

A lush green Calathea plant in a small dark green pot against a soft peach background, showcasing its vibrant leaves and decorative indoor plant appeal, perfect for enhancing home greenery.
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A lush green Calathea plant in a small dark green pot against a soft peach background, showcasing its vibrant leaves and decorative indoor plant appeal, perfect for enhancing home greenery.

Maranta Silver Band

$27.50 – $49.00

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    Maranta ‘Silver Band’

    Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura ‘Silver Band’

    Common Name(s): Silver Band Prayer Plant

    The Maranta ‘Silver Band’ is a unique and elegant variety of the Prayer Plant, known for its deep green leaves accented by a striking silver stripe down the center. This beautiful contrast gives the plant a sophisticated look, adding a touch of refinement to any indoor space. Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, this compact plant typically grows up to 10-12 inches, making it an ideal choice for tabletops, shelves, or hanging planters.

    Silver Band Prayer Plants thrive in bright, indirect light, which helps maintain their vibrant silver stripe, though they can adapt to lower light levels with slightly slower growth. High humidity and consistently moist soil are essential for this tropical plant; regular misting and allowing the top layer of soil to dry between waterings can help prevent root rot. This variety also displays the classic “prayer” movement, folding its leaves up at night and reopening during the day.

    Note: The Silver Band Prayer Plant is non-toxic to pets, making it a pet-friendly choice for households with animals. It’s still a good idea to monitor pets to ensure they don’t nibble on the leaves, even though it is safe.

    Care Insights & Expert Tips

    Sunlight

    Bright, indirect light: This plant thrive in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves. Low light is tolerated but may reduce the vibrancy of the leaves.

    Water

    Regular watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering. Water once a week. Allow the top soil to dry out slightly between watering; be cautious not to let the plant sit in water.

    Temperature

    Warm temperatures: Maranta plants prefer warm temperatures, ideally between 65-75°F (18-24°C) with high humidity. Avoid cold drafts.

      1. Prayer plant movement: Maranta plants are known for their unique nighttime behavior. As the sun sets, their leaves fold up, resembling hands in prayer.
      2. Soil preference: Use a well-draining potting mix that retains moisture.
      3. Leaf Handling: For all Maranta varieties, the leaves are beautiful, but be cautious when handling the plant. The leaves are delicate and can easily bruise or tear.
      4. Fertilize & avoid pests: Feed your Maranta plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks and treat with neem oil to prevent infestation by pests, such as spider mites and mealybugs.

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      Do you have a return or replacement policy for plants?

      Due to the perishable nature of plants, we do not accept returns based on personal preference. Shipping live plants back and forth can cause unnecessary stress and jeopardize the health of the plant. We encourage customers to choose carefully before placing an order. Our risk-free, 30-day customer guarantee covers cases where plants arrive damaged, dead, sick, or incorrect items were sent. We will send you a replacement plant or provide a refund.

      If there’s an issue with your order, please notify us within 30 days so we can address the issue as quickly as possible. To learn more, visit 30-Day Customer Guarantee. Refunds will be processed to the card or account used for your purchase and will typically be available in your bank in 3-5 business days from the date it was issued.

      Can I order and receive plants during the winter?

      Yes, we ship plants year-round! Our shipments are carefully packaged to ensure we deliver healthy plants to your door every day of the year. We monitor the weather across the country and will include heat packs at no extra charge to keep your plants warm during shipping. If weather conditions are extreme (e.g., storm or severe winter), we will inform you of an updated delivery date that we believe is more appropriate.

      How can I change my order details?

      To update your order details, please contact us within 24 hours of placing your order. We care about all our customers and will like to ship the correct item to the right location. We are not held responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses. In addition, we cannot cancel orders that has already been shipped.

      If I order more than one plant, will they ship separately?

      Items apart of the same order typically ship together. In rare circumstances, the items may ship from both our Southern California and Florida greenhouses and could arrive in separate packages at different times. For these instances, once each item is shipped, you'll receive individual tracking information for each package, so you can easily track their progress.

      Where do you ship?

      We currently ship to the contiguous United States which consists of the 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

      Do you offer same-day or next-day delivery?

      Unfortunately, we do not offer same-day or next-day delivery. Plants require careful preparation and packaging to ensure they arrive healthy and in optimal condition, we take the necessary time to pack them properly. This ensures that your plants are shipped safely and arrive ready to thrive.