Maranta

Maranta - New Zealand’s Best Prayer Plants

Adding colourful plants to your garden or indoor space delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact
• They purify the air
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the right Maranta for your space. Our Prayer-Plants have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Maranta, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Maranta

1. Is Maranta the same as prayer plant?

Maranta plants are a type of prayer plant. They are known for their unique foliage, which folds up at night like praying hands. Maranta plants are native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and they come in a variety of colours and patterns.

Maranta leuconeura prayer plant

There are many different species of Maranta, but some of the most popular include:

• Maranta leuconeura: This species is also known as the herringbone plant. It has dark green leaves with silvery veins and red midribs.
• Maranta leuconeura erythroneura: This species is known as the red-veined prayer plant. It has dark green leaves with red veins and midribs.
• Maranta leuconeura kerchoveana: This species is known as the rabbit's tracks plant. It has dark green leaves with two rows of silvery spots on each side.

2. How to care for Maranta

Maranta plants are relatively easy to care for, but they do require some special attention. They need bright, indirect light, and they should be kept moist but not soggy. Maranta plants also prefer humid conditions, so it is important to mist them regularly or keep them in a pebble tray.

3. Are Maranta plants rare?

Maranta plants are not rare, but some varieties can be more difficult to find than others. The most common variety of Maranta plant, Maranta leuconeura, is widely available. However, some rarer varieties, such as Maranta leuconeura kerchoveana variegata is more difficult to find.

4. What is the easiest Maranta to grow?

The easiest Maranta to grow is the Maranta leuconeura. It is also the most common variety of Maranta plant, and it is widely available.

5. Are Maranta easier than Calathea?

Maranta plants are generally considered to be easier to care for than Calathea plants. Both plants are native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and they have similar needs in terms of light, humidity, and temperature. However, Maranta plants are more tolerant of low humidity and cooler temperatures than Calathea plants.

Another reason why Maranta plants are considered to be easier to care for is that they are less susceptible to pests and diseases than Calathea plants. Calathea plants are particularly susceptible to spider mites and mealybugs, which can be difficult to control.

If you are new to growing tropical plants, I recommend that you start with a Maranta plant. Maranta plants are relatively low-maintenance and forgiving, making them a good choice for beginners.

6. Do Maranta plants like to be misted?

Maranta plants do like to be misted. They are native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, where they are used to high humidity. Misting your Maranta plant will help to increase the humidity around the plant and prevent the leaves from browning or curling.