Maranta is a tropical evergreen perennial with large, attractive elongated foliage with and alternating pattern of dark green strokes and maroon to burgundy undersides that is commonly used as a houseplant. Grows best with good indirect sun, consistently moist well-drained soils and high humidity. Gets to be 1ft tall and 2ft wide.
Syn. with Ctenanthe burle-marxii
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Type: |
Houseplant |
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Origins: |
Brazil |
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Light Requirements: |
Medium to Bright Indirect Light |
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Watering Schedule: |
Water Every 3-5 days. |
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Growth Habit: |
Upright |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Soil Type: |
Peat Potting Soil |
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Pet Friendly: |
Yes |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Keep the soil lightly moist and water when the top first half inch is dry. Marantha are picky with water- hard or chlorinated water will crisp the edges or burn the leaves. Overwatering will turn the leaves yellow and limp, while underwatering will yellow and dry the leaves. Keep away from drafts.
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Ctenanthe burle-marxii 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0 (2) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Ctenanthe burle-marxii kz03, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Ctenanthe burle-marxii var. burle-marxii 'Burle Marx'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
