Maranta Red

Maranta Red

The Maranta Red is a striking and colorful houseplant, known for its vivid green leaves patterned with bold red veins and lighter green highlights. Its unique foliage displays a dramatic contrast, making it one of the most popular Prayer Plants. Like others in the Maranta family, the leaves fold upward at night in a prayer-like gesture, creating constant movement and visual interest.

Compact and low-growing, the Red Prayer Plant makes an excellent choice for tabletops, shelves, or hanging baskets. Its vibrant foliage brightens indoor spaces and pairs well with other tropical houseplants for a lush, layered look. The distinctive leaf pattern ensures that this plant stands out as both a decorative accent and a conversation piece.

Easy to care for with the right conditions, Maranta Red thrives in warm, humid environments and adapts well to indoor life. Its pet-safe nature makes it an excellent option for households with cats or dogs. With consistent watering, humidity, and bright indirect light, this plant will reward you with bold, lively foliage year-round.

Care Instructions:

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates lower light levels; avoid direct sunlight that can scorch foliage.
Soil Needs: Plant in a well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite or orchid bark for added aeration.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; water when the top 1 inch of soil begins to dry. Reduce watering slightly in winter.
Humidity: Thrives in high humidity; mist leaves, use a pebble tray, or run a humidifier nearby to support healthy growth.
Fertilizing: Feed every 2–4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Pruning: Remove yellow, damaged, or old leaves to encourage fresh growth and maintain appearance.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound, ideally in spring.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready for you to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.

Sizes: HB indicates a Hanging Basket, otherwise, the plant comes in a standard nursery pot.