How to tend a Maranta arundinacea
Also known as: Maranta arundinacea var. indica (Tussac) Petersen, Maranta arundinacea f. sylvestris Matuda, Maranta indica Tussac, Maranta ramosissima Wall., Maranta sylvatica Roscoe ex Sm., Phrynium variegatum N.E.Br., Maranta arundinacea var. variegata Ridl., Maranta silvatica Roscoe, Maranta arundinacea var. arundinacea , Maranta minor Chantrier ex André
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Keep soil moist, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in winter
Sunlight
Like half shade, can take 4-5h moderate light
Soil
Peat mixed with coarse sand soil
Fertilizer
Apply low concentration fertilizers, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and summer
Pruning
Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Brazil
- Category
- Marantaceae, Calathea
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in winter, white flowers
- Flower colors
- Leaf color yellow mixed with green
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