Maranta Variegated ‘Beauty Kim’ - The Variegated Prayer Plant

Experience the enchanting world of prayer plants with the stunning Maranta Variegated ‘Beauty Kim’, a rare and highly sought-after cultivar that combines the classic prayer plant movement with spectacular cream and green variegation. This captivating beauty brings both visual drama and interactive charm to your plant collection with leaves that dance throughout the day.

**Available Size:** 4” plants in landscape pots

Plant Characteristics:

Maranta ‘Beauty Kim’ showcases the classic oval-shaped leaves of traditional prayer plants but with gorgeous cream and green variegation that makes each leaf unique. The variegation appears as bold cream stripes, patches, and marbling against rich green backgrounds, creating a striking contrast that intensifies with proper lighting. Like all prayer plants, this variety exhibits the fascinating nyctinasty behavior - the leaves fold upward at night like hands in prayer, then gracefully unfold with the morning light. The plant grows in a compact, bushy habit typically reaching 8-12 inches in height, with leaves that have the characteristic prayer plant texture and gentle arch.

Care Instructions:

- **Light:** Bright, indirect light; variegated varieties need good light to maintain patterns

- **Water:** Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use filtered or distilled water when possible

- **Humidity:** High humidity essential (50-70%); use humidity tray, grouping, or gentle misting

- **Temperature:** Warm, stable temperatures 65-80°F; avoid cold drafts and temperature swings

- **Soil:** Well-draining potting mix that retains moisture; peat-based mixes work well

- **Fertilizer:** Diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during growing season

- **Water Quality:** Sensitive to chemicals in tap water; filtered, distilled, or rainwater preferred

Special Notes:

The variegation makes this variety more light-sensitive than solid green Marantas - insufficient light can cause the beautiful cream patterns to fade or revert to green. The daily leaf movement is completely normal and one of the most delightful aspects of owning a prayer plant. This rare cultivar is highly prized by collectors for its stunning variegation.

Perfect for prayer plant enthusiasts, collectors seeking rare varieties, and anyone who appreciates plants with both beautiful foliage and interactive movement. Safe around pets and children.