Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura)

While the prayer plant isn’t the lowest maintenance, it’s relatively easy to manage once you know what to do. The large multi-hued green leaves are stunning and make a little extra work worth it.

They need to be kept in moist, well-drained soil and high humidity. You’ll also need to prune them a few times a year. Keep in mind that prayer plants aren’t a short-term commitment. If well cared for, they’ve been known to live for up to 30 years.