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Add this Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura 'Maranta Green') to any bright living space to bring life energy according to Feng Shui principles. Enjoy the symbolism of gratitude as it's leaves move up at night and down in the day, resembling prayer hands. The Maranta tricolor leaves show off deep green leaves with a lighter lime coloring up the middle distributing red veins and midrib.
Maranta Leuconeura Care & Buying Guide
Keep in bright, indirect light (eastern and southern exposure preferred).
Keep evenly moist but not soggy. Do not let the soil dry between waterings. Use filtered, bottled, or tap water sitting 24 hours to release the chemicals and water enough that the water discharges out of the drainage holes. Once the water is fully drained, replace it into the cache or decorative pot.
Spritz daily and add humidity by using a humidifier or a pebble tray to raise the levels to 50% or higher.
60°F-75°F indoors
Outdoors in a warm, shady spot (2-4 hrs.) where nights are above 50°F. Indoors in bright indirect light.
Dilute the water-soluble indoor plant fertilizer to half strength (10-10-10) and pour into the water when hydrating the plant every two weeks.
If the prayer plant becomes root bound, repot in a slightly bigger container with an indoor container mix that is well-draining. Gently remove the prayer plant and loosen the roots if they've become root bound. Replant and water thoroughly leaving the soil damp but not soggy. Hydrate the leaves with filtered watered by spritzing. Repot in the early spring before growth starts.
Spritz the leaves with lukewarm water and gently wipe or dab clean with a soft cloth or paper towel. Work gently from the base of the stem toward the tip of the leaf steadying the leaf blade in your palm as you wipe. After cleaning the leaves, remove any dead leaves or debris on the surface of the soil. Refreshen soil mixture if needed.
Stem cuttings can be taken from the parent plant. Simply cut with sterile scissors below the leaf node closest to the bottom of the stem to give some room to root. Dip in rooting hormone and place in a moist potting soil. Cover with a plastic clear bag to retain moisture and humidity while it roots. After three weeks, check the rooting of the baby cutting by pulling gently on the leaf. If it's snug, then roots are forming. Keep it covered until new shoots appear. Remove the clear bag at this point and keep evenly moist and humidity levels high while it matures. To propagate by division gently remove the prayer plant and loosen the roots if they've become root bound. Replant and water thoroughly leaving the soil damp but not soggy. Hydrate the leaves with filtered watered by spritzing. Repot in the early spring before growth starts.
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Maranta Leuconeura Care & Buying Guide
Maranta Leuconeura Plant: Overview
The enchanting Maranta Leuconeura (Maranta leuconeura 'Maranta Green'), also known as Maranta Leuconeura Kerchoveana, has light green, oval leaves with a distinct emerald pattern on each leaf. This Maranta variety belongs to the Marantaceae (prayer plant) family. It gets its name from its natural rhythm of lifting its leaves in the evening and lowering them in the morning, as if praying. A rainforest dweller from Central and South America, this tropical plant is best suited to warm and humid climates, thriving in hardiness zones 11-12.
The Green Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) grows to approximately 12 inches in height and width. This charming green beauty is also moderately easy-care once you understand its specific needs, such as balanced watering and high humidity. If you have pets, you can safely add it to your home, since the Prayer Plant Maranta is non-toxic and pet-safe.
The Maranta plant symbolizes gratitude, growth, and new beginnings.
Prayer plants are exceptional foliage plants, known for their beautiful leaf patterns in brilliant green hues, with some, like the Maranta Red Prayer Plant, sporting red or purple highlights.
Maranta Leuconeura: Benefits
- Patterned foliage with great aesthetic appeal
- Non-toxic and pet-friendly plant
- Removes toxins like benzene from indoor air, improving its quality
- Unique mobility of its leaves provides a daily connection with nature’s rhythms
Maranta Leuconeura: Care Guide
Caring for your Maranta plant isn’t difficult once you understand its unique requirements; regular watering, indirect light, and sufficiently high humidity are all essential parts of Maranta plant care. These tips will help you keep your plant flourishing:
Watering and Humidity
Keep the soil slightly moist but never waterlogged. Maranta plants are sensitive to chemicals found in tap water, so use lukewarm filtered or distilled water. Or let the tap water sit for 24 hours before watering, giving it time to release the chemicals.
Your Maranta Green prayer plant needs high humidity. Place it on a pebble tray, mist the leaves regularly, or use a humidifier. You can also place your plant in humid spaces, like a well-lit bathroom.
Light and Temperature
One of the Maranta Leuconeura benefits is that it isn’t that fussy about light. It thrives in medium to bright light, but should be kept away from scorching direct sunlight. Keep in the shade outdoors.
Temperatures of 60°F to 75°F are perfect for this indoor plant. Keep it away from cold drafts, and avoid sudden temperature fluctuations. If grown outdoors, bring inside if the night temperatures fall below 50°F.
Soil, Feeding, and Repotting
The Maranta Green plant needs well-draining but also moisture-retaining soil. Use a nutrient-rich potting soil mixed with perlite, peat, and compost. Feed your Maranta Green every two weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted at half strength. Stop fertilizing as the plant goes dormant in late fall to winter.
Repot your Green Maranta Leuconeura once every two years into a slightly larger pot. Make sure the new pot has drainage holes to prevent overwatering.
Propagation
Maranta Leuconeura propagation is easy; simply take cuttings and place them in a clear vase filled with fresh water. You can also propagate a larger plant by division when repotting.
Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues
Maranta Leuconeura care doesn’t normally involve a lot of pruning, as this plant is a relatively slow grower. Remove any damaged or dead leaves. You can also optionally trim the brown edges to keep your plant looking neat. Clean the leaves gently under a shower or wipe with a damp cloth to remove dust.
Leaf tips can turn crispy and brown due to low humidity or chemicals, like fluoride, contained in tap water. If the leaf patterns look faded, your plant is getting too much direct sunlight, while insufficient light can cause stunted growth.
Maranta Leuconeura: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants
The Green Maranta has stunning, ornamental foliage that’s perfect for adding refreshing greenery to any space.
Best Locations & Uses
- Perfect for bedrooms or offices because of its air-filtering and humidity-regulating properties
- Great plant for families with pets and small children
- Stunning porch plant for warmer climates
- Ideal foliage plant for decorating indoor spaces
- Wonderful gift for a variety of occasions, like weddings or celebrating a new job
Companion Plants
Display your Prayer Plant Maranta Leuconeura, with other plants to raise humidity and create stunning greenery combinations:
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus lyrata): The popular Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree is a stunning statement plant that’s well worth the additional care it requires.
- Cat Palm (Chamaedorea cataractarum): Lovely and easy-care, the Cat Palm has classically elegant, green fronds and symbolizes peace and victory.
- Burgundy Rubber Tree (Ficus robusta 'Burgundy'): The Burgundy Rubber Tree is a stylish plant with thick, leathery leaves that are dark green with a wine-red central vein.
Alternative Plants
Other gorgeous plants with intriguing leaf patterns include:
- Dracaena Lemon Lime (Dracaena warneckii): The exquisitely striped Dracaena Lemon Lime is a colorful, easy-care beginner plant.
- Gold Dust Croton (Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Dust'): The Gold Dust Croton is a sun-loving plant with striking yellow-speckled green leaves.
- Marble Queen Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'): The Marble Queen Pothos is a low-maintenance, cascading plant with delightful creamy and green leaves.
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