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Maranta Red ‘Prayer Plant’ 4”

Name: Maranta Red ‘Prayer Plant’ 4”
Brand: The Rooted Plant Shop
Price: 15.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Maranta Red ‘Prayer Plant’ 4”

$15.00 USD

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The Red Maranta is native to the tropical forests of Brazil and is known for its bold leaf pattern deep green leaves with bright red veins and a soft, matte texture. It’s called a prayer plant because the leaves move, laying flat during the day and folding upward at night. It stays low and slightly trailing, making it perfect for shelves or wider pots. This plant is highly desirable for its movement and pattern, not rarity.

Place this plant in a north or east-facing window about 1–3 feet from the glass, or a west window 3–5 feet back. It prefers softer, filtered light and will show stress quickly in harsh direct sun with fading or crisping. Under grow lights, use 5000K–6500K placed 12–14 inches above the plant. If the leaves start to lose contrast or stretch, it needs more light, but if the pattern looks washed out or edges burn, it’s getting too much.

Water when the soil is about halfway dry using a chopstick or meter, and aim to keep moisture consistent without letting it stay soggy. Marantas are sensitive to drying out completely and will curl or crisp if pushed too far. They prefer moderate to higher humidity, and leaf edges browning is often a humidity or water quality issue. If leaves stay curled during the day, it’s usually underwatering or stress, while yellowing and soft stems point to overwatering.

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Alocasia Venom

Plant came in packed extremely well. Since receiving it I have recently repotted due to fast growing and got to harvest two big corms. The plant is amazing.

Brad Davidson

09/02/2026

Beautiful packed well 👍🥰

Elaine

09/02/2026

Fantastic as always!

Dayne Haskell

09/02/2026

Absolutely beautiful plants! alittle stressed from the ride, but doing well.

The delivery person left it upside down and not a single speck of dirt left its spot! Very loved plants, packed with love!

I am going to carefully love these little plants!

Will buy again! Thank you!

Tim chapman

09/01/2026

Awesome like Always

As always Mel you don’t disappoint. My new plant babies arrived in perfect condition ready to get love. You can really tell the devotion and love that Mel has for our plant babies!!!

Amelia Vargas

08/31/2026

Everything comes packed so nicely and healthy! Would definitely recommend buying plants from

Everything comes packed so nicely and healthy! Would definitely recommend buying plants from rooted plant shop. She always answers any questions you may have!!

Michele Hawkins

08/30/2026

Fantastic!

Plant is absolutely beautiful. It was packed in the utmost care. The box it was in was very damaged! The plant inside was packed so meticulously that it did not suffer at all.
Thanks to Mel! Nic job!

Jeralyn Heath

08/30/2026

This was my 2nd purchase from Mel. Both came quickly and well packaged. Will purchase again and again.

Margaret Carson

08/30/2026

Love this pig!

Being a farmer’s daughter I really wanted this pigskin philodendron. It is beautiful! Even had new leaf getting ready to open. Love it!

Teresa Psinas

08/30/2026

Dora Vs crystal

Delivered perfectly and resting in new home. Watching and waiting to see the dna results

Sharon Burden

08/29/2026

Impressive

My Rabbit foot fern arrived in a timely and safe fashion. Packaged very well. No damage. The actual plant itself is a stunner!! Almost show quality condition. Just absolutely stunning. You can really tell how well it has been cared for. I usually repot everything I bring in but I won’t be doing that with my rooted plants purchase. 10/10 highly recommend

Cassondra Whitaker

08/29/2026