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Red Prayer Plant

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Sale price  $29.00 Regular price  $99.00
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Red Prayer Plant

Maranta leuconeura 'Red'

The classic, beginner-friendly prayer plant with velvety leaves and striking red veins.

Sale price  $29.00 Regular price  $99.00
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

The Red Prayer Plant is the quintessential and most popular variety, famous for its beautiful, velvety leaves and reliable "praying" habit. Its oval leaves are a soft, velvety green with striking red veins that branch out like a herringbone pattern, and a central yellow splash. The undersides are a uniform silvery green. It is slightly more forgiving than some of its relatives and offers a dependable, captivating display of movement and color, making it a perfect introduction to the world of prayer plants.

  • Classic Velvety Foliage with Red Veins: Features soft, oval leaves with bold, painterly red veins against a velvety green background.

  • Pronounced Nyctinastic Movement: Exhibits very noticeable and reliable upward leaf folding each night.

  • More Forgiving Than Other Prayer Plants: Tolerates average indoor humidity better than Calatheas, though it still prefers higher levels.

  • Compact & Trailing Habit: Grows low and spreads outward, making it excellent for hanging baskets or the front of a plant shelf.

  • Ideal for Beginners: The best choice for those new to caring for Marantaceae family plants.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Oval, thick, dark green leaves with striking red veins and a light green central band; leaf undersides are pale purple-red. Known for its nyctinastic movement—leaves fold upward at night, resembling praying hands.Habit: Evergreen perennial herb with a low, spreading habit. Requires well-drained soil, consistent moisture, and bright, indirect light. Suitable for container growing indoors.
  • Mature Height: 6–12 in
    Mature Width: 12–18 in
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Bright, indirect light (indoors); avoid direct sun
  • Key Advantages:Highly ornamental foliage with vibrant red veining and unique nightly movement.Ideal low-light houseplant.Non-toxic and pet-friendly.Thrives in typical indoor humidity with proper care
  • Landscape Uses:Primarily an indoor container plant.Terrariums and dish gardens.Shelved or tabletop displays.Office and bathroom environments (higher humidity)
FAQs

Q: Why are the leaves not folding up at night?A: The prayer movement is a response to the light cycle. If the plant is kept under artificial light 24/7, the rhythm can be disrupted. Ensure it experiences a regular day/night cycle. Also, a very stressed or unhealthy plant may lose the energy to perform this movement.

Browse online or get recommendations

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Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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