Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana
Maranta is photographed in a Tondela pot. The package contains a plant in a plastic pot.
About the plant:
Arrowroot or im aranta comes from the tropical regions of South and Central America and is a slow-growing, low, bushy plant with thin stems and relatively wide and large leaves. In the rainforest, it forms a dense undergrowth, most often in the shade of tall trees. Maranta together with the genera Calathea, Ctenanthe and Stromanthe form a very similar group of so- called prayer plants . They are called so because they always begin to straighten their leaves towards evening, which can resemble hands folded in prayer. In the morning, they delight and open their leaves again.
Maranta leuconeura Kerchoveana variegata is characterized by its green oval leaves with brown spots and yellow-white variegation. In summer, white flowers may appear on the stems or near the leaves of the plant.
Difficulty: Advanced
Cleans the air: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Suitable for hydroponics: Yes
Suitable for Kokedama: Yes
Approximate height of plant with pot: 25 cm
Diameter of the flower pot: 12 cm
Every plant is different, just like us humans. Please allow for a possible deviation in appearance compared to the product photo.
We wrote more about prayer beads in our article .
Light
Light
Watering
Watering
Humidity
Humidity
Propagation
Propagation
Common problems
Common problems
- Overwatering: Too much water can cause root rot, yellowing and leaf drop.
- Dry air: Due to insufficient air humidity, the leaves of the plant can start to dry from the tips and turn yellow or curl.
- Burn: Direct light can burn the leaves of the plant, causing dark and dry spots. In a bright location, the leaves can also gradually start to turn pale.
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