Maranta Leuconeura var. Kerchoveana ‘Silver Band’ (Silver Band Prayer Plant)
Maranta Leuconeura var. Kerchoveana ‘Silver Band’ (Silver Band Prayer Plant)
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Maranta Leuconeura var. Kerchoveana ‘Silver Band’, commonly known as Silver Band Prayer Plant, is a striking tropical foliage plant prized for its elongated green leaves accented by a soft silvery central band and darker green markings. The refined striping gives the foliage a luminous, elegant appearance that stands out in indoor plant collections and shaded decorative displays.
Like other prayer plants, its leaves exhibit a gentle daily rhythm, folding upward in the evening and opening during daylight hours. Its naturally spreading growth habit makes it well suited to hanging baskets, tabletop planters, and layered indoor arrangements. With its subtle metallic tones, graceful foliage patterning, and compact trailing form, Maranta ‘Silver Band’ adds a calm, sophisticated touch to tropical plant displays.

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Mature height
15–25 cm tall
Mature width
30–60 cm wide
Spacing
25–40 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Green foliage with silvery central band and dark green markings
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Rarely significant in cultivation
Sun tolerance
Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Medium
Root System
Shallow fibrous root system