How to grow and care for Maranta leuconeura É.Morren
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Maranta leuconeura É.Morren, Rabbit's foot
Maranta leuconeura É.Morren 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Maranta leuconeura É.Morren
How often should I water?
check Maranta leuconeura É.Morren Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Maranta leuconeura É.Morren need?

Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Maranta leuconeura É.Morren likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Maranta leuconeura É.Morren at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Maranta leuconeura É.Morren prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Maranta leuconeura É.Morren is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Marantaceae, Genus: Maranta, Species: Maranta leuconeura
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Habitat | South America |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Zingiberales |
Family | Marantaceae |
Genus | Maranta |
Species | Maranta leuconeura |
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