Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana

Description

The light green leaves of this handsome Maranta are oval in shape and have feathered blotches of rich brown which radiate from the centre of each leaf. The Maranta is photonastic meaning it closes its leaves at night as if praying which gives it its common name ‘Prayer plant’.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Indirect, shade tolerant.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 3-4 weeks from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot every two years to give the roots more space to grow and to replenish the soil. Use a well-draining house plant compost.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.