Maranta Red Prayer

Maranta Red Prayer Plant is an evergreen tropical plant commonly grown as a houseplant in temperate climates. The Prayer Plant has variegated ovate leaves with entire margins that fold at night to resemble praying hands. The undersides of the leaves are gray-green to purple-green. New leaves appear as a rolled tube. Place in bright, indirect light, as too much sun will bleach out the attractive leave colors.

Keep potting soil evenly moist throughout growing season but hold back to allow the soil to dry out in the winter months. The prominent red fishbone-patterned veins, pale central variegation, and pale underside is characteristic of this plant.