Maranta Red (4")

Maranta Red

Name (Common)
Red Prayer Plant

Latin Name
Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura

Care Difficulty
Easy to Moderate. A beautiful tropical houseplant that thrives with consistent moisture, warmth, and moderate humidity.

Light Requirements
Bright, indirect light to medium light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade the vibrant leaf colours and scorch the foliage.

Water Requirements
Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry. Marantas prefer filtered, distilled, or rainwater, as they can be sensitive to minerals found in tap water.

Humidity
Prefers moderate to high humidity (50 to 70%). Higher humidity helps prevent brown leaf edges and encourages lush growth.

Pet Safety
Pet safe. Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Growth Speed
Moderate. Produces new trailing stems and colourful leaves throughout the growing season.

Expected Mature Size

• Height: 10 to 12 inches
• Spread: 12 to 24 inches

Pot Size
Repot every 2 to 3 years or when roots become crowded. Use a rich, well-draining indoor potting mix in a pot with drainage holes.

Where it Grows Best
Indoors in temperatures between 65 and 80°F (18 to 27°C). It thrives in bright bathrooms, bedrooms, offices, and living rooms with indirect light. It also performs beautifully in hanging baskets where its stems can gently trail.

Perfect for…

• Beginner plant owners
• Pet-friendly homes
• Bathrooms
• Hanging baskets
• Tropical plant collections
• Anyone looking for colourful foliage

Common Mistakes

• Allowing the soil to dry out completely.
• Overwatering in poorly drained soil.
• Growing in direct sunlight.
• Using hard tap water if leaf edges begin browning.
• Exposing the plant to cold drafts or temperatures below 60°F (16°C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called a Prayer Plant?
Marantas raise their leaves upright in the evening and lower them again during the day, resembling hands held in prayer. This natural movement is called nyctinasty.

What makes the Red Maranta unique?
Its velvety green leaves feature bold red veins and lighter green markings running along the centre, creating one of the most colourful foliage displays among houseplants.

Why are my leaf edges turning brown?
Brown edges are usually caused by low humidity, inconsistent watering, or minerals in tap water. Increasing humidity and using filtered or distilled water can help.

How often should I fertilize it?
Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble houseplant fertilizer at half strength. Reduce or stop fertilizing during winter.

Can I propagate my Maranta?
Yes. Marantas are easily propagated by division during repotting or by rooting stem cuttings with a node in water or moist potting mix.

Can I grow it outdoors?
Yes. In Zone 3, it can be enjoyed outdoors during the summer in a shaded or partially shaded location. Bring it indoors before nighttime temperatures fall below 55°F (13°C).

Shipping Guarantee

Every Red Prayer Plant is carefully inspected, watered, and securely packaged before shipping. Extra care is taken to protect its colourful foliage and delicate stems so your plant arrives healthy and ready to grow.

Healthy Arrival Guarantee

We stand behind the quality of our plants. If your Red Prayer Plant arrives with significant shipping damage or in poor condition, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with clear photos of the plant and its packaging. We will gladly work with you to provide an appropriate replacement or store credit in accordance with our Healthy Arrival Guarantee policy.