Best Red Prayer Plant Varieties

Maranta leuconeura

Jul 26, 2024•3 min read

Elevate your green space with the stunning beauty of rare Maranta leuconeura varieties 🌿🌟.

🌱 Diverse Red Prayer Plant cultivars each with unique beauty and care needs.
🤔 Consider growth habits and coloration when choosing your variety.
🏡 Match cultivars to your home environment for thriving plants.

Popular Cultivars

Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura'

The 'Erythroneura' cultivar is a visual feast, flaunting bright red veins against a contrasting greenish-yellow center and dark outer leaves. Its purple-patterned flowers add an extra layer of allure.

Distinctive red veins on a light greenish-yellow background.
Greenish-black outer leaves with occasional purple flowers.

Maranta leuconeura 'Kerchoveana'

Often referred to as 'Rabbit’s Track,' the 'Kerchoveana' cultivar presents a lighter foliage palette and a unique growth pattern that creates a sprawling, clump-forming appearance.

Light green markings with darker green patches.
Oval-shaped leaves, creating a satin-like variegated surface.

Maranta leuconeura 'Red Vein'

The 'Red Vein' cultivar is renowned for its intense coloration, with leaves that showcase a deep green hue and prominent red veins, making it a standout among its peers.

Bold red veins on deep green leaves.
Considerations for size as it matures.

Maranta leuconeura 'Hannover'

'Hannover' is a compact cultivar, perfect for those with limited space. It features smaller leaves that maintain the classic beauty of the Red Prayer Plant without overwhelming smaller areas.

Rare Varieties

Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator' 🌈

This cultivar is a true spectacle with its tricolor leaves that boast a velvety texture. The 'Fascinator' is distinguished by:

Red veins arranged in a herringbone pattern.
A mix of light and dark green spots, with central variegation accentuating the colorful veining.
A pinkish-red hue on the underside of the leaves, adding to its allure.

The rarity of 'Fascinator' makes it a prized possession for collectors, and while resilient to pests, it's wise to keep an eye out for common houseplant pests.

Maranta leuconeura 'Crimson' 🔴

The 'Crimson' variety stands out with its vibrant foliage that commands attention. It features:

A rich tapestry of reds that seem to bring the leaves to life.
A reputation for being a bit more demanding in care, making it a rewarding challenge for the dedicated plant enthusiast.

Its rarity and the vibrancy of its leaves make 'Crimson' a coveted gem in any plant collection.

Maranta leuconeura 'Ruby' 🌿

Deep red patterning against lush green, 'Ruby' is a cultivar that embodies the heart of the jungle.
Its growth habits are as mesmerizing as its coloration, with leaves that move in response to the light, a phenomenon known as nyctinasty.

The 'Ruby' cultivar is a rare find, often sought after for its striking appearance and dynamic growth.

Hybrid Innovations

🌺 Maranta leuconeura 'Rosy'

The 'Rosy' cultivar is a testament to the artistry of hybridization, flaunting pinkish hues that breathe a soft, romantic vibe into the classic prayer plant pattern. This hybrid is not just about looks; it's known for its robust growth, a trait often referred to as hybrid vigor, which can make it a resilient addition to your plant collection.

Pinkish hues reminiscent of a blushing dawn sky
Noted for its hybrid vigor, enhancing its resilience

🌟 Maranta leuconeura 'Scarlet Star'

'Scarlet Star' is where drama meets botany, with bold variegation that makes each leaf a natural mosaic of green and red. As a hybrid, it may have specific care tips to maintain its striking appearance, such as protection from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrancy of its variegated leaves.