Red Maranta (Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura') – Prayer Plant Houseplant

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.