When Covid hit, I started to fill my space with plants. It has turned out to be a great hobby. I especially like the Maranta plants and have a couple of different species. What I like about them is that, in the evening, they fold their leaves as if praying. I found their presence in my home to be particularly calming.
Today, I have a couple of plants in my “Zen” space. I have found it very helpful to my mental well being to surround myself with things that keep me calm. My quiet space is “sacred” to me and these beautiful plants add to feel of the room.
Marantas are very easy to care for. They need indirect light and moist soil.
I have found many wonderful pots for my plants in thrift stores as well.
Marantas are easy to propagate and make great gifts. When a plant becomes too full, I will pull out some plants, let them sit in a small glass of water until the roots sprout. Then, I will transplant them into a smaller pot. They make great gifts, especially at Christmas.