Outdoor guide · Prayer Plant
Can a Prayer Plant Live Outside?
Yes — in summer only. Yes — prayer plants do well outdoors in deep shade with high humidity. Like calatheas, they need 60%+ humidity to thrive. Bring inside when nights drop below 60°F.
Year-round outdoor zones
10–12
Minimum night temperature
60°F
Moving your Prayer Plant outside for summer
Move outside when nights are reliably above 65°F. Place in deep shade. Prayer plants share calathea's sensitivity to direct sun and dry air.
Sun acclimation
No direct sun even after acclimation. Keep in deep shade outdoors.
When to bring your Prayer Plant back inside
Bring inside before nights drop below 60°F. Inspect for spider mites and thrips.
Common mistakes
Direct sun (bleached pattern). Low humidity (crispy edges). Tap water from hose (brown tips).
Botanical reference: Missouri Botanical Garden — Maranta leuconeura. USDA zone reference: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
For full Prayer Plant care indoors, see the Prayer Plant care guide. Or learn where to place Prayer Plant indoors.