calathea maranta red prayer plant Maranta Red Prayer

calathea maranta red prayer plant Maranta Red PrayerMaranta Red prayer plant, pictured in a 6in nursery pot. This plant is one of the easier care of this plant family and can be highly enjoyable to grow. Light: Bright Filtered or Indirect Light Prefers moderate to bright, indirect light; avoid prolonged direct sunlight as it can damage foliage. Water: High Likes to stay consistently moist in bright light, and can dry about halfway in moderate light; never let the soil dry out completely. Water roughly

Maranta Red prayer plant, pictured in a 6in nursery pot.

This plant is one of the easier care of this plant family and can be highly enjoyable to grow.

Light: Bright Filtered or Indirect Light 
Prefers moderate to bright, indirect light; avoid prolonged direct sunlight as it can damage foliage.

Water: High
Likes to stay consistently moist in bright light, and can dry about halfway in moderate light; never let the soil dry out completely. Water roughly once a week or more depending on light and environment. 

Soil: Moisture-retaining potting soil mix
50 percent potting soil, 20 percent orchid bark, 20 percent charcoal, and 10 percent vermiculite/perlite

Toxicity Level: Not toxic to animals.

Additional Information: Brown spotting and crispy leaves are a sign of chemical burn from tap water. Not tolerant to cold temperatures. May go dormant during winter; cut back watering during winter. 

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