Red Prayer Plant
Red Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is a tropical plant growing 6-12 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring indirect light and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tropical
Height
30-60 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained peat
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
18-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-90%
Potting media
Peat, perlite
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
Watering
Regular, moist soi
Plant Weight
300-600 g
Flowering Time
Non-flowering
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.0
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Decorative, air purifying
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Spider Mites, Aphids
Improve soil drainage, increase air circulation, use neem oil
Fungicides, insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Improves air quality by absorbing toxins.
· Aesthetic appeal reduces stress and promotes relaxation.
· Humidity-enhancing, benefiting respiratory health.