Maranta Leuconeura - Red Stripe Prayer plant

Pot Size - 12cm

Maranta leuconeura ‘Red Stripe’ – Prayer Plant

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The Maranta leuconeura ‘Red Stripe’, also known as the Red Stripe Prayer Plant, is a stunning houseplant with velvety green leaves highlighted by bold red veins and a soft lime-green midrib. Famous for its nyctinastic movement, the leaves fold upward at night like praying hands, bringing a dynamic and living element to your plant display.

Key Features:

✔ Beautiful green leaves with vivid red stripes

✔ Known as a Prayer Plant for its nightly leaf movement

✔ Compact and trailing habit – perfect for pots, shelves, or hanging baskets

✔ Low-maintenance and pet-friendly

✔ Adds colour and movement to any indoor space

Care Instructions:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; too much sun may fade leaf colour

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy – allow the top layer to dry slightly

• Humidity: Thrives in high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidifier

• Soil: Use a well-draining indoor mix with peat-free compost and perlite

• Feeding: Fertilise every 4 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid feed

• Temperature: Best kept between 18–26°C; protect from cold drafts

• Growth: Compact, reaching around 20–30 cm tall, spreading wider with time

🌿 Tip: Place in a group with other tropical plants to naturally increase humidity and encourage lush growth.