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Fishbone Prayer Plant

Ctenanthe burle-marxii

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£8.99
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£8.99

40-50cm

Bring playful movement and exotic flair to your home with the Fishbone Prayer Plant, a compact beauty with silvery-green, patterned leaves that fold up at night – a living piece of art that’s easy to love and perfect for modern interiors.
  • Eye-catching herringbone leaf pattern
  • Prayer plant movement at night
  • Tropical, compact houseplant

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Fishbone Prayer Plant
Fishbone Prayer Plant
Fishbone Prayer Plant
Fishbone Prayer Plant

  • Why we like this plant

    We love the Fishbone Prayer Plant for its patterned leaves that bring instant vibrancy and a touch of the tropics to any room. Its charming leaf movement adds a dynamic quality to your home, making it feel alive and interactive, while its compact size makes it versatile for small spaces.

  • About this plant

    Ctenanthe burle-marxii, also known as the Fishbone Prayer Plant, is a striking foliage houseplant admired for its unique patterned leaves. Its oval, silvery-green foliage is beautifully marked with herringbone-like dark green stripes, giving it a fishbone appearance. At night, the leaves gently fold upwards in a ‘prayer-like’ motion, adding a sense of movement and life to your space. Compact and elegant, it brings a tropical feel to homes and thrives in warm, humid environments. Perfect for adding texture and pattern to shelves, desks, or plant displays.

  • Key features

    • Silvery-green leaves with dark fishbone markings
    • Prayer plant behaviour – leaves move with light cycles
    • Compact and decorative growth habit

  • Light level

    • Bright indirect light
    • Filtered light
  • How it grows

    A clump-forming, low-growing plant with broad, oval leaves on slender stems that spread outward in a lush, bushy shape.

  • Moisture

    Water once the top layer of soil begins to dry, usually every 7–10 days. Use room-temperature water and avoid letting the plant sit in standing water. Reduce frequency slightly in cooler months.

  • Where to place it

    • Living room
    • Office
    • Bedroom
    • Kitchen
    • Conservatory

Care tips

Place in bright, indirect light and keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Mist the leaves regularly or use a pebble tray to maintain humidity, particularly in dry rooms. Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. Keep away from draughts and maintain warm, stable temperatures.