Herringbone Plant, Maranta Erythroneura
Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura erythroneura
Common Names: Prayer Plant, Rabbit's Tracks, Rabbit's Foot, Maranta Erythroneura, Red Maranta, Red Prayer Plant
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About
Get your hands on this bright and vibrant Herringbone Plant. One of the many Prayer Plants, the Maranta Erythroneura is eye-catching with beautiful pops of color. With its stunning foliage and nightly dancing (it moves!), it's sure to make a statement in any room. It's a great pick for even the novice green-thumb as it can be forgiving to intermittent water and a range of lighting conditions. Marantas are pet safe!
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers medium sunlight. Tolerates low sunlight or artificial lighting. Growth will slow in low light conditions. Bright sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers to remain consistently moist. Tolerates heavy handed watering. Will not tolerate excessive drying.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mix with moderate drainage speeds and high water retentive properties. Include a high percentage of sustainablt sourced peat moss as well as a rich organic compost mix. Drainage can be aided through the use of perlite, pumice, and bark.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
