Red Prayer Plant
4.6 out of 5 (10 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Taxonomy
Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura
Maranta
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 6
Survivor 6
Pet friendly 5
Easy to propagate 4
Browns easily 4
Large, lush leaves 3
Blooms easily 2
@Callenjb171
Denver, CO
03/19/2021
It needs a lot of humidity! I didn’t know this bringing it home and the leaves curled up immediately. If you live in Colorado or another desert area I would not recommend this plant without being rea…
@Savsad3
Charlotte, NC
02/24/2021
I’ve only had my prayer plant for about a month and I’ve already have 2 new leaves unfold & I can see 2 more coming up! I created my own potting soil mix with good drainage & I mist the leaves daily.…
@314plantmom
Metairie, LA
04/15/2021
After the winter I have to propagate my babies! They will tell you very quickly when they need more water and humidity. However, they are my favorite to watch grow and bloom.
02/15/2021
I love the colors in it and how it moves up and down. It’s also super easy to propagate. It gets many compliments from visitors.
04/08/2021
Beautiful, but a little floppy for my taste. I propagated a few cuttings to try to fill her out, but she just...flops.
@Plantsongb2…
Bayonne, NJ
02/21/2021
Obsessed with this diva species. MUST HAVE LOTS OF BRIGHT SUNLIGHT
How to care for Red Prayer Plant
Water
How often to water your Red Prayer Plant
every 9
Red Prayer Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Red Prayer Plant in your home
a window
Red Prayer Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Red Prayer Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Red Prayer Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Red Prayer Plant
Red Prayer Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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