How to care for a Red Prayer Plant

How To Care for a Red Prayer Plant

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Sunlight requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Marantas can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

Marantas are nicknamed prayer plants because they exhibit a phenomenon known as nyctinasty. They move their leaves from day to night as a part of their circadian rhythm.

Plant Origin

Tropical forests of Brazil

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Red Prayer Plant:
  • Curling leaves, brown tips:

Not enough humidity

  • Washed out coloring or brown blotches on leaves:

Too much direct sun

  • Yellowing leaves, rotting stems:

Overwatered