How to tend a Maranta leuconeura
Also known as: Calathea leuconeura (É.Morren) N.E.Br., Calathea massangeana É.Morren ex L.Gentil, Maranta depressa É.Morren, Maranta fascinator L.Linden & Rodigas, Maranta kerchoviana É.Morren, Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura G.S.Bunting, Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana Petersen, Maranta leuconeura var. massangeana É.Morren ex Planch., Maranta massangeana É.Morren, Maranta leuconeura var. leuconeura , Calathea fascinator (L.Linden & Rodigas) L.H.Bailey, Maranta kerchovei Van Geert, Calathea leuconeura (É.Morren) G.Nicholson, Calathea massangeana (É.Morren) G.Nicholson, Maranta massangeana (É.Morren) W.Bull, Maranta massangeana unranked atrata G.Nicholson, Maranta massangeana unranked florentina G.Nicholson, Maranta massangeana unranked metallica G.Nicholson, Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana É.Morren, Maranta leuconeura var. massangeana É.Morren, Calathea kerchoveana (É.Morren) 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 or soil with specific nutrients
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 ⥠10 cm
- Blooming period
- Foliage plants, sometimes flowers, white flowers
- Flower colors
- Leaf color pale green, with brown patches
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