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Calathea Red Prayer

$24.00

Red Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a stunning, low-growing, and pet-safe tropical plant known for its dramatic foliage—velvety green leaves with red veins—and, importantly, the way it folds its leaves up at night, resembling hands in prayer. It thrives in bright, indirect light, high humidity, and consistent moisture, preferring to never fully dry out, making it a popular choice for tabletops or hanging planters.

Red Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a stunning, low-growing, and pet-safe tropical plant known for its dramatic foliage—velvety green leaves with red veins—and, importantly, the way it folds its leaves up at night, resembling hands in prayer. It thrives in bright, indirect light, high humidity, and consistent moisture, preferring to never fully dry out, making it a popular choice for tabletops or hanging planters.

Key Care Guidelines:

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; too much sun burns the leaves, while too little slows growth.

  • Water: Keep the soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged) and use filtered water if possible to avoid browning tips.

  • Humidity: High humidity is essential; consider placing it in a bathroom, near a humidifier, or on a pebble tray.

  • Temperature: Thrives in warm, stable temperatures, ideally between 65°F and 75°F (18°C - 24°C).

  • Soil: Use a well-draining, peat-based, or moisture-retentive potting mix.