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title: "hi planta people! i just got the plant i have been longing for…"
description: "hi planta people! i just got the plant i have been longing for forever, the red maranta, after months of looking for one in my town. what tips do you guys have…"
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author: "caroline"
published: "2024-02-09T15:11:26.845855Z"
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# hi planta people! i just got the plant i have been longing for…

_Posted by caroline on 2024-02-09_

hi planta people! i just got the plant i have been longing for forever, the red maranta, after months of looking for one in my town. what tips do you guys have for keeping it happy and healthy? if it dies i will be so sad.

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## 16 comments

### Two Green Thumbs commented on 2024-02-09

Likes to be kept moist but be careful not to overwater and they also like high humidity. They also attract pests so be on alert. It’s the only plant I have had spider mites on. I call mine the drama queen …… but she’s worth it. Good Luck 🍀❤️

#### caroline replied on 2024-02-09

the little instructions on the nursery card said she likes low light. would you agree with that as well?

#### Two Green Thumbs replied on 2024-02-09

It can tolerate low light but I keep mine under a grow light and she loves it !

#### caroline replied on 2024-02-09

thank you!!

### Simone commented on 2024-02-09

After I lost this plant I learned that it does great in a self watering pot, those with the wick touching the water into the soil.

#### caroline replied on 2024-02-09

Thank you!!

### Two Green Thumbs commented on 2024-02-09

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### mushroombookgirl commented on 2024-02-09

Make sure not to water with tap water, it causes brown spots! Lots of people use distilled but I just collect rainwater and use that 👍

#### caroline replied on 2024-02-09

thank you!!

### Simone commented on 2024-02-09

Make sure to water your plants with room temperature water. Plants hate the shock of cold water. Remember that some plants are very sensitive to hard water and chlorine and all those things they add to the water treatment. Get a brita or zero water filter and use that for plants.

#### caroline replied on 2024-02-09

I’ve got a brita already! I was just wondering if that would work too. Thank you!

#### Mels replied on 2024-02-09

I’ve been watering mine with a Brita! I have a desperate watering can I fill with the filtered water and let it sit at room temp for a day+ before watering to warm up.

### Whimsy commented on 2024-02-10

Aloha plant life on YouTube is a life saver!! Covers everything from leaf discolouration to anything prayer plant!!

#### caroline replied on 2024-02-10

thank you!!

### MamaWilson commented on 2024-02-10

They love high humidity and hate drafts and being messed with a lot. They like moist soil but hate being overwatered, so well draining soil in a well draining pot. They hate lime so distilled water keeps them happy. They can be finicky but they are worth it! Best of luck!

#### caroline replied on 2024-02-10

Thank you!

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