
Maranta leuconeura, or prayer plants, are well-loved for their stripy leaves. These fold up at night, similarly to hands in prayer – hence the common name. They make an interesting and easy-to-care-for addition to any interior scheme, and are simple to propagate, too.
Prayer plants are usually propagated by division, which is one of the quickest ways to make more indoor plants for free. So, if you've never tried propagating your plants before, prayer plants are a good one to start with. But, there are a few key factors to bear in mind to increase the chances of success.