Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura

Also Known As

Maranta leuconeura
Maranta leuconeura 'Fascinator Tricolor'
Prayer Plant
RED VEINED PRAYER PLANT

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 15"-36"

planting zones

10a-12

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Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura plant details

Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy, green, pink and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: marantaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 15 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, foliage plant, hanging basket, houseplant, tropical, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Maranta leuconeura ‘Fascinator Tricolor’ is a eye-catching Prayer Plant with leaf patterns that look out of this world! It features dark green leaves with a lighter margin, as well as scarlet, rib-like veining and a central, highlighter yellow “spinal cord”. Truly a unique pattern. Prayer Plants grow best in an evenly moist, well-drained soil. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer at planting. Beautiful accent for borders, containers or as houseplants. Protect from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

RED VEIN PRAYER PLANT - A great houseplant for medium to low light areas. Does well in terrariums. Likes warm, humidity, moist soil, minimum temp 60 degrees. Oval leaves with prominent striped red veins, thin stems with purple flowers. Near evening, the leaves slowly start to fold up and are completely closed in dark, as if in prayer.