Maranta Red Prayer

Maranta Red Prayer Plant — Living Art for Your Home

Few plants are as captivating to watch as the Maranta Red Prayer Plant. By day, its oval leaves lie flat, showing off their stunning pattern — deep green with a bold red midrib, feathered red veins, and a lighter green herringbone design running symmetrically across each leaf. By night, the leaves fold upward like hands in prayer, then unfurl again each morning. It’s a daily ritual that never gets old.

Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, this evergreen perennial brings genuine rainforest energy into any room. It’s compact, low-growing, and thrives in the kind of warm, humid conditions that make a home feel lush and alive.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura erythroneura
• Common Names: Red Prayer Plant, Herringbone Plant
• Leaf Style: Oval, deep green with red veins and a symmetrical herringbone pattern
• Growth Habit: Low-spreading, trailing; excellent for shelves, tabletops, or hanging baskets
• Mature Size: 6–12 inches tall, spreading up to 18 inches wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Care Guide

• Light: Bright to medium indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch and fade the leaves
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top inch feels dry — use filtered or room-temperature water if possible
• Humidity: Loves high humidity — mist regularly, use a humidifier, or place on a pebble tray
• Temperature: Prefers 65–80°F; keep away from cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F
• Soil: Well-draining, moisture-retentive potting mix
• Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer

Pot Options

Available in your choice of pot style — classic Nursery Pot, eco-friendly Terra Cotta or Black Eco Pot, or a biodegradable Cow Pot that you can plant directly in the ground.

✅ Pet-Friendly: Maranta leuconeura is non-toxic to cats and dogs — a worry-free choice for pet-friendly homes!