maranta kerchoveana
Plant delivery only available in Spain (mainland).
Pot not included.
Rare indoor collection plant. It is a variety of the Maranta leuconeura, with a wide silver stripe up to the center of the matte green leaf and symmetrical silver veins. Marantas and Calatheas are known as Prayer Plants because they open their leaves to catch more light during the day and close them, stretching them upwards at night.
16,50 €
More about this plant:
Keep the soil constantly moist during spring and summer, reducing watering in other seasons. You can also place the pot on a plate with stones and water for gradual absorption according to its needs.
This plant thrives in an environment with temperatures between 18 and 27ºC, preferably with high relative humidity.
Care and recommendations:
- Difficulty: Medium
- Diameter: 12 cm
- Light: Prefers bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight as it can burn the leaves.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity. You can maintain humidity by misting the leaves regularly or placing the plant on a tray with pebbles and water.
- Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist at all times, but avoid waterlogging. Water when the top layer of substrate is dry to the touch.
- Soil: Use well-drained soil rich in organic matter, such as a mix of potting soil and peat.
- Pruning: Regularly trim dead or damaged leaves to promote healthy growth.
- Propagation: Can be propagated by dividing the mother plant or by stem cuttings.
An interesting fact about the Maranta Kerchoveana is that its leaves have their own diurnal and nocturnal rhythm. At night, the leaves fold upward as if in prayer, and during the day, they open to better capture light. This unique movement makes it a very interesting and decorative indoor plant.
