Maranta Red Stripe 6cm

🌿 Calathea ‘Red Stripe’ Care Guide

The Red Stripe (also known as Calathea ‘Crimson’) is a striking prayer plant with deep green leaves streaked with vivid pinkish-red veins and a rich purple underside. Elegant and eye-catching, it’s perfect for adding a pop of color to low-light corners.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light but tolerates lower light

• Too much direct sun can fade or scorch the leaves

• Ideal for bright bathrooms, living rooms, or filtered light spots

💧 Water

• Loves consistently moist soil—don’t let it fully dry out

• Water when the top layer just starts to feel dry

• Prefers filtered or rainwater (Calatheas can be sensitive to tap water)

🌫️ Humidity

• Thrives in high humidity

• Mist regularly, use a pebble tray, or keep near a humidifier

• Dry air causes crispy tips or curling leaves

🍽️ Feeding

• Balanced fertilizer every 4 weeks in spring and summer

• Reduce or skip feeding in autumn and winter

🌱 Quick Tips

• Rotate regularly for even growth

• Gently clean leaves to keep the red stripes glowing

• Pet-friendly — safe for cats and dogs 🐾

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

Like other Calatheas, the Red Stripe is a “prayer plant,” raising and lowering its leaves with the day–night cycle. Watching it move is part of its charm.