noun
- Plural of maranta; tropical plants of the genus Maranta, grown as houseplants for their decorative, patterned leaves.
Usage: Also called prayer plants because their leaves fold up at night.; Common in indoor gardening and horticulture.
Examples
- She arranged several marantas on the windowsill to brighten her living room.
- Marantas are popular houseplants because they thrive in indirect light.
- The leaves of marantas fold up at night, which is why they're called prayer plants.
- My collection of marantas includes red, pink, and green varieties.
- Marantas prefer humid environments and well-draining soil.