Maranta Leuconeura var. Kerchoveana ‘Variegated’ (Variegated Green Prayer Plant)
Maranta Leuconeura var. Kerchoveana ‘Variegated’ (Variegated Green Prayer Plant)
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Maranta Leuconeura var. Kerchoveana ‘Variegated’, commonly known as Variegated Green Prayer Plant, is a rare and highly ornamental foliage plant valued for its soft green leaves patterned with darker green blotches and creamy to pale yellow variegation. Each leaf displays unique markings, creating a delicate, painterly effect that adds brightness and texture to indoor plant collections.
Like other Maranta varieties, it is known for its gentle “prayer plant” movement, with leaves folding upward in the evening and opening during the day. Its naturally spreading growth habit makes it especially attractive in hanging baskets, where the variegated foliage can cascade softly over the edges. With its elegant colouring, dynamic leaf movement, and compact trailing form, this variety is a standout choice for decorative indoor displays.

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Mature height
15–25 cm tall
Mature width
Trails/spreads 30–70 cm
Spacing
25–40 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Light green foliage with dark green blotches and cream to pale yellow variegation
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