Maranta Variegated 'Beauty Kim'

Maranta Variegated 'Beauty Kim' — A Prayer Plant Like No Other

Meet Beauty Kim — the prayer plant that stops people mid-step. While most Marantas turn heads with their patterned leaves, 'Beauty Kim' takes it further with a mesmerizing combination of medium green, rich chocolate spots, and spontaneous splashes of creamy white to pale yellow variegation. No two leaves follow the same pattern, making every plant genuinely unique.

Like all prayer plants, Beauty Kim folds its leaves upward at night as if in prayer — a charming daily ritual that reminds you there's something quietly alive and dynamic in your space. It thrives in the kind of warm, humid environment that makes your home feel like a tropical sanctuary.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura 'Beauty Kim'
• Common Names: Prayer Plant, Beauty Kim, Variegated Maranta
• Leaf Style: Medium green with chocolate spots and random creamy white to yellow variegation
• Growth Habit: Low-spreading, trailing; ideal for shelves, tabletops, or hanging baskets
• Mature Size: 6–12 inches tall, spreading up to 18 inches wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Care Guide

• Light: Bright to medium indirect light; avoid direct sun which can fade the variegation
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use filtered or room-temperature water if possible
• Humidity: Loves high humidity — mist regularly, use a humidifier, or place on a pebble tray
• Temperature: Prefers 65–80°F; sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F
• Soil: Well-draining, moisture-retentive potting mix
• Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer

✅ Pet-Friendly: Maranta leuconeura is non-toxic to cats and dogs — a great choice for pet-friendly homes!