4" Pot Prayer Plant Red

*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*

Common Name: Red Prayer Plant, Red Maranta

Scientific Name: Maranta leuconeura 

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small and medium sized reptiles and amphibians from tropical climates, especially small frogs.

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, most TerraFirma and TerraAranea

Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage *This plant does not need to be constantly soggy, but does like moist conditions!*

Lighting: Low to medium indirect light.  Do not place near a heat or basking lamp.

Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% , with higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth.

Mature Plant Size & Root System: Prayer plants get their common name from their leaf-moving behavior known as diurnal rhythm-- The broad leaves will lie flat during the day and then fold up as if "praying" at night. This spreading plant will reach a max height of 12" but will spread as wide as allowed-- pruning is recommended to maintain desired size.  It is a rhizomatous plant with a shallow fibrous root system.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown.  Best used as a front (low) groundcover, if maintained low, or as an underplanting.

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted prayer plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.