MARANTA RED PRAYER

An evergreen perennial with spectacularly coloured leaves . A great ground-cover in warm climates, or indoor / patio plant in cooler climates. Prefers moist shady areas.

Meaning of name: 'Prayer Plant' because leaves tend to lay flat during the day, and curl upright during the night.
Climate: Prefers tropical or subtropical climate
Light conditions: Part shade / Shade
Growth habit: Slow ground creeper
Growing conditions: Moist well drained soil
Origin: Brazil