Fishbone Prayer Plant (Ctenanthe burle-marxii)

Soft green leaves with bold, dark “fishbone” striping give this prayer plant its name and charm. Known for folding its leaves upward at night in a graceful daily rhythm, the Fishbone Prayer Plant adds gentle movement and striking pattern to your space.

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• Grown in a 5" nursery pot
• Optional 6" ceramic cachepot available (includes drainage hole)
• Plant height: ~9–12 inches
  

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• Light: Bright, indirect light
• Water: Keep soil lightly moist; do not let fully dry out
• Humidity: Enjoys higher humidity (great for bathrooms or near humidifiers)
  
  

🛍️ Purchase Options:

• Shipped (bare root only)
• Local delivery in nursery pot
• Local delivery with ceramic cachepot (with drainage)
  
  

At night, the leaves rise in a quiet ritual called nyctinasty, helping the plant conserve moisture and shield new growth. It's a natural clock you can watch unfold day after day.