LJ Nursery
Red Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura') - Prayer Plant Houseplant
$16.50
Unit price perEstimated delivery between August 15 and August 17.
In stock - Ready to be shipped
Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
- Water
- Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
- Pot size
- 4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch
Florida-grown by L&J Nursery. Father-and-son growers since 2008.
- Ships across 49 states
- Healthy Arrival Guarantee
- Weather holds protect live plants
Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery
Shipping rates and live plant guarantee
Shipping is based on total cart weight, not a separate full shipping charge per plant.
| 0-1 lb | $5 |
|---|---|
| 1-5 lb | $15 |
| 5-10 lb | $20 |
| 10+ lb | $30 |
Open your package promptly. If there is significant shipping damage, contact us within 48 hours with photos so we can review and help.
Bring vibrant color and tropical beauty into your home with the Red Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura'), one of the most recognizable varieties of the popular Prayer Plant. Its striking red veins, deep green foliage, and unique leaf movement make it a favorite among houseplant enthusiasts.
Available in 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch pots, the Red Maranta is perfect for shelves, desks, plant stands, and indoor tropical collections. As evening approaches, its leaves gently fold upward, giving this beautiful plant its famous nickname - the Prayer Plant.
Available Sizes
- 4-Inch Pot
- 6-Inch Pot
- 8-Inch Pot
Why You'll Love It
- Vibrant red-veined foliage
- Unique "Prayer Plant" leaf movement
- Compact, easy-to-grow houseplant
- Pet-friendly
- Perfect for homes, offices, and apartments
- Adds tropical color year-round
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura'
- Common Name: Red Maranta, Red Prayer Plant
- Plant Type: Tropical Houseplant
- Growth Habit: Compact and Spreading
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Pet Friendly: Yes
Care Instructions
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight.
Water: Keep soil evenly moist, allowing only the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity and appreciates bathrooms, kitchens, or humidifiers.
Temperature: Best grown between 65°F and 80°F.
What You'll Receive
- One healthy Red Maranta
- Size selected at checkout
- Established root system
- Carefully packaged for safe shipping
- Care instructions included
Perfect For
- Indoor plant collections
- Tropical plant lovers
- Plant shelves
- Offices and apartments
- Pet-friendly homes
- Gifts for plant enthusiasts
Why Buy From L&J Plant Nursery?
For over 25 years, L&J Plant Nursery has been growing and shipping premium tropical plants throughout the United States. Every plant is hand-selected and carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives healthy and ready to thrive.
Please Note
Each Red Maranta is unique and will naturally vary in leaf color, veining, fullness, and overall appearance.
Red Maranta Care and Product Details
- Scientific name: Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura'
- Plant type: Houseplant
- Available size: 4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch
- Light: Medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun
- Water: Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Growth habit: Clumping tropical foliage plant
- Best for: Plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces
- Shipping: Live plant packed for healthy arrival; protect from temperature extremes after delivery
Shop related collections: Houseplants.
Red Maranta FAQs
Is Red Maranta beginner-friendly?
Red Maranta is best for plant gifts, shelves, desks, and bright indoor spaces. Follow the light and watering guidance closely after shipping while the plant acclimates.
How much light does Red Maranta need?
Red Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura') performs best with medium to bright indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun. Move plants gradually when changing light levels.
How often should I water Red Maranta?
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Does Red Maranta ship as a live plant?
Yes. L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully and may hold shipments briefly during severe weather to protect plant health.
Review the product description for species-specific light, watering, and placement notes. Most live plants do best with bright appropriate light, consistent watering, and protection from extreme temperatures after delivery.
L&J Nursery packs live plants carefully for shipment. Open your package promptly, check soil moisture, and acclimate the plant gradually to its new home. Some plants may be restricted by state agricultural rules.
Use the product title, photos, description, and collection links to confirm the plant type, pot size, and best use. If a listing does not answer a care or shipping question, contact L&J Nursery before ordering.
Plant Information
The information below will clarify what the bonsai tree is and how to maintain it.
Watering
Keep evenly moist with good drainage; prefers higher humidity
Scientific Name
Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura'
Indoor or Outdoor
Outdoor - Shade
Light
Prefer shade over direct sun
Before you buy
Houseplant buying notes before checkout
Houseplants perform best when their light, watering, and placement match the room. Choose this plant for the space it will actually live in, then let it acclimate after shipping.
- Bright indirect light supports stronger indoor growth for many tropical plants.
- Let shipped plants settle before repotting or heavy pruning.
- Use hanging and trailing plants for shelves, windows, and vertical interest.
- Confirm pet and child safety before placing plants within reach.
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