Maranta 'Red Vein' Prayer Plant

Product Description Of Maranta 'Red Vein' Prayer Plant

🌿 Maranta ‘Red Vein’
Common Name: Red Vein Prayer Plant
Origin: Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil

Maranta ‘Red Vein’ is a stunning foliage plant loved for its striking leaf patterns and vibrant colour contrast. Its oval-shaped leaves feature rich green tones with bold red veins running through them, creating a beautiful natural artwork on each leaf.

This plant is known as a Prayer Plant because its leaves gently fold upward in the evening, almost like hands in prayer, and open again during the day. This natural movement adds a unique and calming presence to your indoor space.

With its compact, slightly trailing growth habit, Maranta ‘Red Vein’ looks beautiful on shelves, coffee tables, or plant stands where its patterned leaves can truly shine.

🌱 Care Tips:

Light:
Prefers bright, indirect light. It can tolerate medium light but avoid direct sunlight, which can fade or scorch the leaves.

Water:
Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy. Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil begins to dry. Prayer plants prefer consistent moisture.

Humidity:
Loves higher humidity (above 50%). Benefits from being placed near other plants or in a humid room.

Temperature:
Thrives in temperatures between 18°C to 26°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.

Soil:
Use a well-draining but moisture-retaining mix, such as indoor potting soil combined with perlite and coco coir.

Fertiliser:
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted balanced fertiliser.

Growth Habit:
A compact plant with gently spreading stems that can slightly trail as it matures.

Pet Friendly:
✅ Yes – Non-toxic to pets.

A beautifully patterned plant that brings colour, movement, and tropical charm to any indoor plant collection. 💚