prayer plant
Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoviana
Also Known As - rabbit tracksCycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
11
Sun:
full sun,part shade,sun-part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,pink
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
High
Tropical:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Water your red veined prayer plants whenever the top inch or so of soil feels dry to the touch. This is usually around once a week in the summer and once every 10 to 14 days in the winter. When you do water, make sure to soak the soil thoroughly until the water runs through the drainage holes of the pot. Too little water can cause the leaves to curl, and too much water can cause root rot.
sunlight
Red-veined prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura') requires bright, indirect sunlight for at least 4 hours a day. This plant thrives when placed near an east or west facing window, or near an artificial light source. Direct sunlight should be avoided, as it can lead to yellowing or spotting of the leaves. Additionally, for optimal growth, red-veined prayer plants should experience regular exposure to natural daylight, that is, direct sunlight for 1-2 hours a day, if weather permits.
pruning
Red-veined prayer plants should be pruned during early spring or summer. The best time to prune these plants is when they are actively growing, typically between April and August. You should only prune away any dead, diseased, or yellowing leaves, as well as any that are too long or overcrowded. When pruning, remove only a small amount of foliage as too much pruning can damage the plant.
