Need a lil' pop of color and a touch of zen? Rooted's Red Prayer Plant is here to answer the call. We're smitten with its vibrant, striped foliage that brings a bit of the tropics indoors. And the best part? At night, its leaves fold together like hands in prayer, offering a sweet, calming ritual to end your day.
Grown with love in central Florida, each plant arrives securely rooted in a nursery pot, ready to thrive in your home or garden. Keep an eye out for tiny purple or white flowers when conditions are just right. We think it's the perfect way to bring a little bit of nature's artistry into your life.
Here’s why you’ll wanna make it yours:
Vibrant, striped foliage adds a pop of color.
Leaves fold together at night in a calming ritual.
Grown with love in central Florida.
Arrives securely rooted in a nursery pot.
May bloom tiny purple or white flowers.
Grown in Florida, USA.
Brand: Rooted (Rooted NYC, with greenhouses in Central Florida).
Product: Potted Plant
Variety: Red Prayer Plant ( Maranta leuconeura 'Red' or 'Erythroneura').
Appearance: Features vibrant, striped foliage (typically green with prominent red veins/stripes).
Key Behavior: Gets its nickname ("prayer plant") from its leaves folding up at night and unfolding in the morning, mimicking hands praying.
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Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves and fade colors. Can tolerate lower light but may lose some vibrancy. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Use filtered, distilled, or rainwater as prayer plants are sensitive to minerals and chemicals in tap water, which can cause leaf tip browning. Humidity: Thrives in high humidity. Mist regularly, use a pebble tray, or place near a humidifier. Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures (65-80°F / 18-27°C). Avoid cold drafts. Soil: Requires well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix. Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans.